How many syllables in hearing?

There are 2 syllables in the word hearing.

Divide hearing into syllables:

hearing (noun):: the process, function, or power of perceiving sound; the special sense by which noises and tones are received as stimuli; (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence.

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