How Many Syllables In Reading?
2syllables
Reading has 2 syllables, rea-ding. It is a disyllabic word.
reading
/ˈriː.dɪŋ/ UK /ˈriː.dɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.dɪŋ/
Division By Letters
rea-ding
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reading
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 | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Reading Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verb form, noun | /ˈriː.dɪŋ/ | /ˈriː.dɪŋ/ | 2 |
| Place name (Reading) | /ˈred.ɪŋ/ | /ˈred.ɪŋ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reading?
Reading has 2 syllables, rea-ding. In British English it is transcribed /ˈriː.dɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in reading?
The first syllable, rea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reading?
Reading has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reading into syllables?
By sound, riː.dɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, rea-ding.