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