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