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