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