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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable hous
  • 7 letters
Syllables
hous-ing: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: HOUS-ing.
Pronunciation
/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as hous-ing.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide housing into syllables?

housing divides as hous-ing. hous-ing: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in housing?

Housing has 2 syllables (hous-ing).

Which syllable is stressed in housing?

The stressed syllable in housing is hous. The 1st syllable is stressed: HOUS-ing.

How do you pronounce housing?

/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ in American English.