How Many Syllables In Captive?
2syllables
Captive has 2 syllables, cap-tive. It is a disyllabic word.
captive
/ˈkæp.tɪv/ UK /ˈkæp.tɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cap.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæp.tɪv/
Division By Letters
cap-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Captive
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 | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Captive Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in captive?
Captive has 2 syllables, cap-tive. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæp.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in captive?
The first syllable, cap, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of captive?
Captive has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide captive into syllables?
By sound, kæp.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, cap-tive.