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