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