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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable run
  • 7 letters
Syllables
run-ning: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: RUN-ning.
Pronunciation
/ˈrʌnɪŋ/ 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 run-ning.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide running into syllables?

running divides as run-ning. run-ning: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in running?

Running has 2 syllables (run-ning).

Which syllable is stressed in running?

The stressed syllable in running is run. The 1st syllable is stressed: RUN-ning.

How do you pronounce running?

/ˈrʌnɪŋ/ in American English.