How Many Syllables In Canto?
2syllables
Canto has 2 syllables, can-to. It is a disyllabic word.
canto
/ˈkæn.təʊ/ UK /ˈkæn.t̬oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, can.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kæn.təʊ/
Division By Letters
can-to
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Canto
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Canto Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in canto?
Canto has 2 syllables, can-to. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæn.təʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in canto?
The first syllable, can, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of canto?
Canto has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide canto into syllables?
By sound, kæn.təʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, can-to.