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