How Many Syllables In Peacekeeping?
3syllables
Peacekeeping has 3 syllables, peace-kee-ping. It is a trisyllabic word.
peacekeeping
/ˈpiːs.kiː.pɪŋ/ UK /ˈpiːs.kiː.pɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, peace.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/piːs.kiː.pɪŋ/
Division By Letters
peace-kee-ping
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Peacekeeping
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 | p | iː | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | p | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Peacekeeping Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in peacekeeping?
Peacekeeping has 3 syllables, peace-kee-ping. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpiːs.kiː.pɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in peacekeeping?
The first syllable, peace, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of peacekeeping?
Peacekeeping has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide peacekeeping into syllables?
By sound, piːs.kiː.pɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, peace-kee-ping.