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