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