How Many Syllables In Carry-on?
3syllables
Carry-on has 3 syllables, carr-y-on. It is a trisyllabic word.
carryon
/ˈkær.i.ɒn/ UK /ˈker.i.ɑːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, carr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/VC
Division By Sound
/kær.i.ɒn/
Division By Letters
carr-y-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Carry-on
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 | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | ɒ | n | VC | closed |
Why Carry-on Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in carry-on?
Carry-on has 3 syllables, carr-y-on. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkær.i.ɒn/.
Which syllable is stressed in carry-on?
The first syllable, carr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of carry-on?
Carry-on has the structure CVC/V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide carry-on into syllables?
By sound, kær.i.ɒn. By letters, as a spelling guide, carr-y-on.