How many syllables in "holding"?

"holding" has 2 sílabas (hold - ing).

How to divide "holding"?

"holding" divides into 2 parts: hold · ing.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Sílabas

"holding": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:hold·ing

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HOLD-ing(hold · ing)● ○

Stress in "holding" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhoʊ.ldɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈhoʊ.ldɪŋ

Sílabashold·ing

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How many syllables in "holding"?: "holding" has 2 sílabas (hold - ing).
How to divide "holding"?: "holding" divides into 2 parts: hold · ing.
Where is the stress in "holding"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "holding"?: Say each syllable slowly (hold... ing) and listen on SayItVid.