How Many Syllables In Blockchain?
2syllables
Blockchain has 2 syllables, block-chain. It is a disyllabic word.
blockchain
/ˌblɒkˈtʃeɪn/ UK /ˌblɑːkˈtʃeɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, chain.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/blɒk.tʃeɪn/
Division By Letters
block-chain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blockchain
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | bl | ɒ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | tʃ | eɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Blockchain Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in blockchain?
Blockchain has 2 syllables, block-chain. In British English it is transcribed /ˌblɒkˈtʃeɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in blockchain?
The second syllable, chain, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blockchain?
Blockchain has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blockchain into syllables?
By sound, blɒk.tʃeɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, block-chain.