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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable prom
  • 9 letters
Syllables
prom-is-ing: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PROM-is-ing.
Pronunciation
/ˈprɑməsɪŋ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as prom-ising, promis-ing.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide promising into syllables?

promising divides as prom-is-ing. prom-is-ing: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in promising?

Promising has 3 syllables (prom-is-ing).

Which syllable is stressed in promising?

The stressed syllable in promising is prom. The 1st syllable is stressed: PROM-is-ing.

How do you pronounce promising?

/ˈprɑməsɪŋ/ in American English.