How Many Syllables In Feeling?
2syllables
Feeling has 2 syllables, fee-ling. It is a disyllabic word.
feeling
/ˈfiː.lɪŋ/ UK /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fee.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fiː.lɪŋ/
Division By Letters
fee-ling
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Feeling
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 | f | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Feeling Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in feeling?
Feeling has 2 syllables, fee-ling. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in feeling?
The first syllable, fee, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of feeling?
Feeling has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide feeling into syllables?
By sound, fiː.lɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, fee-ling.