How do you divide shielding into syllables?

Shielding divides as shield-ing.

Which syllable is stressed in shielding?

The first syllable (SHIELD-ing).

Syllables in shielding

shield·ing

Shielding has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˈʃildɪŋ/ 2 syllables, SHIELD-ing · DUM-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	9

To count it yourself, say shielding slowly and listen for each vowel sound: shield, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in shielding?: Shielding has two syllables.
How do you divide shielding into syllables?: Shielding divides as shield-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in shielding?: The first syllable (SHIELD-ing).