How Many Syllables In Astounding?
3syllables
Astounding has 3 syllables, a-stoun-ding. It is a trisyllabic word.
astounding
/əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ/ UK /əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stoun.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.staʊn.dɪŋ/
Division By Letters
a-stoun-ding
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Astounding
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 | aʊ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Astounding Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in astounding?
Astounding has 3 syllables, a-stoun-ding. In British English it is transcribed /əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in astounding?
The second syllable, stoun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of astounding?
Astounding has the structure V/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide astounding into syllables?
By sound, ə.staʊn.dɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-stoun-ding.