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