How Many Syllables In Blueprint?
2syllables
Blueprint has 2 syllables, blue-print. It is a disyllabic word.
blueprint
/ˈbluː.prɪnt/ UK /ˈbluː.prɪnt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, blue.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/bluː.prɪnt/
Division By Letters
blue-print
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blueprint
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 | bl | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | pr | ɪ | nt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Blueprint Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in blueprint?
Blueprint has 2 syllables, blue-print. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbluː.prɪnt/.
Which syllable is stressed in blueprint?
The first syllable, blue, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blueprint?
Blueprint has the structure CCV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blueprint into syllables?
By sound, bluː.prɪnt. By letters, as a spelling guide, blue-print.