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