How Many Syllables In Astonishing?
4syllables
Astonishing has 4 syllables, a-ston-i-shing. It is a polysyllabic word.
astonishing
/əˈstɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/ UK /əˈstɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ston.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.stɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/
Division By Letters
a-ston-i-shing
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Astonishing
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | st | ɒ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | ʃ | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Astonishing Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in astonishing?
Astonishing has 4 syllables, a-ston-i-shing. In British English it is transcribed /əˈstɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in astonishing?
The second syllable, ston, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of astonishing?
Astonishing has the structure V/CCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide astonishing into syllables?
By sound, ə.stɒn.ɪ.ʃɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ston-i-shing.