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