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