How many syllables in sinking?

Syllables in sinking

2

sink·ing

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

How to say sinking

Pronunciation/ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
2 syllables, SINK-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in sinking?
Sinking has two syllables.
How do you divide sinking into syllables?
Sinking divides as sink-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in sinking?
The first syllable (SINK-ing).

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