How do you divide staggering into syllables?

Staggering divides as stag-ger-ing.

Which syllable is stressed in staggering?

The first syllable (STAG-ger-ing).

Syllables in staggering

stag·ger·ing

Staggering has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˈstæɡɚˌɪŋ/ 3 syllables, STAG-ger-ing · DUM-da-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	10

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

How many syllables are in staggering?: Staggering has three syllables.
How do you divide staggering into syllables?: Staggering divides as stag-ger-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in staggering?: The first syllable (STAG-ger-ing).