How many syllables in underlying?

Syllables in underlying

4

un·der·ly·ing

Underlying has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say underlying

Pronunciation/ˌʌndɚˈlaɪɪŋ/
4 syllables, un-der-LY-ing · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say underlying slowly and listen for each vowel sound: un, der, ly, ing. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with underlying

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Questions

How many syllables are in underlying?
Underlying has four syllables.
How do you divide underlying into syllables?
Underlying divides as un-der-ly-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in underlying?
The third syllable (un-der-LY-ing).

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