How many syllables in sailing?
Syllables in sailing
2
sail·ing
Sailing has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say sailing
| Pronunciation | /ˈseɪlɪŋ/ 2 syllables, SAIL-ing · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say sailing slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sail, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with sailing
- failing
- scaling
- detailing
- mailing
- prevailing
- trailing
- railing
- whaling
- unveiling
- hailing
- wailing
- retailing
- ailing
- inhaling
- nailing
- bailing
Questions
- How many syllables are in sailing?
- Sailing has two syllables.
- How do you divide sailing into syllables?
- Sailing divides as sail-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in sailing?
- The first syllable (SAIL-ing).