How Many Syllables In Networking?
3syllables
Networking has 3 syllables, net-wor-king. It is a trisyllabic word.
networking
/ˈnet.wɜː.kɪŋ/ UK /ˈnet.wɝː.kɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, net.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/net.wɜː.kɪŋ/
Division By Letters
net-wor-king
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Networking
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 | n | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Networking Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in networking?
Networking has 3 syllables, net-wor-king. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnet.wɜː.kɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in networking?
The first syllable, net, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of networking?
Networking has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide networking into syllables?
By sound, net.wɜː.kɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, net-wor-king.