How Many Syllables In Hearing?
2syllables
Hearing has 2 syllables, hea-ring. It is a disyllabic word.
hearing
/ˈhɪə.rɪŋ/ UK /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɪə.rɪŋ/
Division By Letters
hea-ring
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hearing
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 | h | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Hearing Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hearing?
Hearing has 2 syllables, hea-ring. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɪə.rɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in hearing?
The first syllable, hea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hearing?
Hearing has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hearing into syllables?
By sound, hɪə.rɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, hea-ring.