How Many Syllables In During?
2syllables
During has 2 syllables, du-ring. It is a disyllabic word.
during
/ˈdjʊə.rɪŋ/ UK /ˈdʊr.ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, du.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/djʊə.rɪŋ/
Division By Letters
du-ring
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of During
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 | dj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | r | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why During Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈdjʊə.rɪŋ/ | /ˈdʊr.ɪŋ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈdjɔː.rɪŋ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in during?
During has 2 syllables, du-ring. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdjʊə.rɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in during?
The first syllable, du, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of during?
During has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide during into syllables?
By sound, djʊə.rɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, du-ring.