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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable king
  • 4 letters
Syllables
king has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/kɪŋ/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide king into syllables?

king divides as king. king has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in king?

King has 1 syllable (king).

Which syllable is stressed in king?

The stressed syllable in king is king. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce king?

/kɪŋ/ in American English.