How Many Syllables In Wrongdoing?
3syllables
Wrongdoing has 3 syllables, wrong-do-ing. It is a trisyllabic word.
wrongdoing
/ˈrɒŋ.duː.ɪŋ/ UK /ˈrɔːŋ.duː.ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wrong.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/rɒŋ.duː.ɪŋ/
Division By Letters
wrong-do-ing
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wrongdoing
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 | ɒ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | uː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ɪ | ŋ | VC | closed |
Why Wrongdoing Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wrongdoing?
Wrongdoing has 3 syllables, wrong-do-ing. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɒŋ.duː.ɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in wrongdoing?
The first syllable, wrong, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wrongdoing?
Wrongdoing has the structure CVC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wrongdoing into syllables?
By sound, rɒŋ.duː.ɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, wrong-do-ing.