How Many Syllables In Artichoke?
3syllables
Artichoke has 3 syllables, ar-ti-choke. It is a trisyllabic word.
artichoke
/ˈɑː.tə.tʃəʊk/ UK /ˈɑːr.t̬ə.tʃoʊk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ar.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɑː.tə.tʃəʊk/
Division By Letters
ar-ti-choke
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Artichoke
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 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | tʃ | əʊ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Artichoke Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in artichoke?
Artichoke has 3 syllables, ar-ti-choke. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑː.tə.tʃəʊk/.
Which syllable is stressed in artichoke?
The first syllable, ar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of artichoke?
Artichoke has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide artichoke into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.tə.tʃəʊk. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-ti-choke.