How Many Syllables Are in "Laughing"?
laughing has 2 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
laugh-ing
- Word
- laughing
- Syllable count
- 2
- Pronunciation
- /ˈlæ.fɪŋ/
- Part of speech
- verb
Definition
Making the sounds of laughter.
Example sentence
The children were laughing at the puppy.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..