How Many Syllables In Boutique?
2syllables
Boutique has 2 syllables, bou-tique. It is a disyllabic word.
boutique
/buːˈtiːk/ UK /buːˈtiːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tique.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/buː.tiːk/
Division By Letters
bou-tique
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Boutique
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | iː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Boutique Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in boutique?
Boutique has 2 syllables, bou-tique. In British English it is transcribed /buːˈtiːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in boutique?
The second syllable, tique, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of boutique?
Boutique has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide boutique into syllables?
By sound, buː.tiːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, bou-tique.