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