How Many Syllables In Schooling?
2syllables
Schooling has 2 syllables, schoo-ling. It is a disyllabic word.
schooling
/ˈskuː.lɪŋ/ UK /ˈskuː.lɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, schoo.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/skuː.lɪŋ/
Division By Letters
schoo-ling
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Schooling
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 | sk | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | l | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Schooling Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in schooling?
Schooling has 2 syllables, schoo-ling. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskuː.lɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in schooling?
The first syllable, schoo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of schooling?
Schooling has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide schooling into syllables?
By sound, skuː.lɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, schoo-ling.