Number of syllables in the word 'following'

1. No of syllables in following : 3
2. Divide syllables in following : fol-low-ing

More about the word - following

1. verb
2. Synonyms : ensue, pursue, tail, trail, succeed
3. Definition : To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.
4. Definition : To go or come after in a sequence.
5. Definition : To carry out (orders, instructions, etc.).
6. Definition : To live one's life according to (religion, teachings, etc).

1. noun
2. Definition : A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.
3. Definition : Vocation; business; profession.
4. Definition : (with definite article, treated as singular or plural) A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after.

1. adjective
2. Synonyms : undermentioned, succeeding
3. Definition : Coming next, either in sequence or in time.
4. Definition : About to be specified.
5. Definition : (of a wind) Blowing in the direction of travel.

1. preposition
2. Definition : After, subsequent to.

Sources:

• https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/follow
• https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/following