How many syllables in staying?
Syllables in staying
2
stay·ing
Staying has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say staying
| Pronunciation | /ˈsteɪɪŋ/ 2 syllables, STAY-ing · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say staying slowly and listen for each vowel sound: stay, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with staying
- playing
- saying
- paying
- laying
- praying
- weighing
- displaying
- spraying
- delaying
- portraying
- surveying
- slaying
- conveying
- decaying
- betraying
- swaying
Questions
- How many syllables are in staying?
- Staying has two syllables.
- How do you divide staying into syllables?
- Staying divides as stay-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in staying?
- The first syllable (STAY-ing).