How many syllables in stealing?

Syllables in stealing

2

steal·ing

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

How to say stealing

Pronunciation/ˈstilɪŋ/
2 syllables, STEAL-ing · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in stealing?
Stealing has two syllables.
How do you divide stealing into syllables?
Stealing divides as steal-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in stealing?
The first syllable (STEAL-ing).

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