How Many Syllables In Chocolate?
2syllables
Chocolate has 2 syllables, choco-late. It is a disyllabic word.
chocolate
/ˈtʃɒk.lət/ UK /ˈtʃɑːk.lət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, choco.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/tʃɒk.lət/
Division By Letters
choco-late
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chocolate
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 | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Chocolate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈtʃɒk.lət/ | /ˈtʃɑːk.lət/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈtʃɒk.lɪt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chocolate?
Chocolate has 2 syllables, choco-late. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃɒk.lət/.
Which syllable is stressed in chocolate?
The first syllable, choco, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chocolate?
Chocolate has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chocolate into syllables?
By sound, tʃɒk.lət. By letters, as a spelling guide, choco-late.