How Many Syllables In Wellbeing?
3syllables
Wellbeing has 3 syllables, well-be-ing. It is a trisyllabic word.
wellbeing
/ˌwelˈbiː.ɪŋ/ UK /ˌwelˈbiː.ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, be.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/wel.biː.ɪŋ/
Division By Letters
well-be-ing
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wellbeing
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | w | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | b | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ɪ | ŋ | VC | closed |
Why Wellbeing Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wellbeing?
Wellbeing has 3 syllables, well-be-ing. In British English it is transcribed /ˌwelˈbiː.ɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in wellbeing?
The second syllable, be, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wellbeing?
Wellbeing has the structure CVC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wellbeing into syllables?
By sound, wel.biː.ɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, well-be-ing.