How Many Syllables In Android?
2syllables
Android has 2 syllables, an-droid. It is a disyllabic word.
android
/ˈæn.drɔɪd/ UK /ˈæn.drɔɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, an.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/æn.drɔɪd/
Division By Letters
an-droid
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Android
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 | – | æ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | dr | ɔɪ | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Android Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Android?
Android has 2 syllables, an-droid. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæn.drɔɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in Android?
The first syllable, an, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Android?
Android has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Android into syllables?
By sound, æn.drɔɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, an-droid.