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