How Many Syllables In Checkup?
2syllables
Checkup has 2 syllables, check-up. It is a disyllabic word.
checkup
/ˈtʃek.ʌp/ UK /ˈtʃek.ʌp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, check.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/tʃek.ʌp/
Division By Letters
check-up
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Checkup
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 | tʃ | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ʌ | p | VC | closed |
Why Checkup Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in checkup?
Checkup has 2 syllables, check-up. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃek.ʌp/.
Which syllable is stressed in checkup?
The first syllable, check, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of checkup?
Checkup has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide checkup into syllables?
By sound, tʃek.ʌp. By letters, as a spelling guide, check-up.