How Many Syllables In Longing?
2syllables
Longing has 2 syllables, long-ing. It is a disyllabic word.
longing
/ˈlɒŋ.ɪŋ/ UK /ˈlɔːŋ.ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, long.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/lɒŋ.ɪŋ/
Division By Letters
long-ing
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Longing
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 | l | ɒ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ŋ | VC | closed |
Why Longing Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in longing?
Longing has 2 syllables, long-ing. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɒŋ.ɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in longing?
The first syllable, long, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of longing?
Longing has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide longing into syllables?
By sound, lɒŋ.ɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, long-ing.