How many syllables in shocking?
Syllables in shocking
2
shock·ing
Shocking has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say shocking
| Pronunciation | /ˈʃɑkɪŋ/ 2 syllables, SHOCK-ing · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say shocking slowly and listen for each vowel sound: shock, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with shocking
- blocking
- knocking
- locking
- rocking
- mocking
- stocking
- docking
- unlocking
- interlocking
- clocking
- flocking
- hocking
- restocking
Questions
- How many syllables are in shocking?
- Shocking has two syllables.
- How do you divide shocking into syllables?
- Shocking divides as shock-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in shocking?
- The first syllable (SHOCK-ing).