How Many Syllables In Cantaloupe?
3syllables
Cantaloupe has 3 syllables, can-ta-loupe. It is a trisyllabic word.
cantaloupe
/ˈkæn.tə.ləʊp/ UK /ˈkæn.t̬ə.loʊp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, can.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæn.tə.ləʊp/
Division By Letters
can-ta-loupe
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cantaloupe
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 | k | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | əʊ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Cantaloupe Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cantaloupe?
Cantaloupe has 3 syllables, can-ta-loupe. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæn.tə.ləʊp/.
Which syllable is stressed in cantaloupe?
The first syllable, can, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cantaloupe?
Cantaloupe has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cantaloupe into syllables?
By sound, kæn.tə.ləʊp. By letters, as a spelling guide, can-ta-loupe.