How Many Syllables In Fencing?
2syllables
Fencing has 2 syllables, fen-cing. It is a disyllabic word.
fencing
/ˈfen.sɪŋ/ UK /ˈfen.sɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fen.sɪŋ/
Division By Letters
fen-cing
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fencing
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | f | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Fencing Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fencing?
Fencing has 2 syllables, fen-cing. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfen.sɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in fencing?
The first syllable, fen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fencing?
Fencing has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fencing into syllables?
By sound, fen.sɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, fen-cing.