How Many Syllables In Smoking?
2syllables
Smoking has 2 syllables, smo-king. It is a disyllabic word.
smoking
/ˈsməʊ.kɪŋ/ UK /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, smo.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sməʊ.kɪŋ/
Division By Letters
smo-king
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Smoking
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 | sm | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | k | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Smoking Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in smoking?
Smoking has 2 syllables, smo-king. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsməʊ.kɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in smoking?
The first syllable, smo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of smoking?
Smoking has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide smoking into syllables?
By sound, sməʊ.kɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, smo-king.