How Many Syllables In Ongoing?
3syllables
Ongoing has 3 syllables, ong-o-ing. It is a trisyllabic word.
ongoing
/ˈɒn.ɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ UK /ˈɑːn.ɡoʊ.ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ong.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/ɒn.ɡəʊ.ɪŋ/
Division By Letters
ong-o-ing
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ongoing
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 | – | ɒ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | ɡ | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ɪ | ŋ | VC | closed |
Why Ongoing Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ongoing?
Ongoing has 3 syllables, ong-o-ing. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒn.ɡəʊ.ɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in ongoing?
The first syllable, ong, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ongoing?
Ongoing has the structure VC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ongoing into syllables?
By sound, ɒn.ɡəʊ.ɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ong-o-ing.