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