How Many Syllables In Chopstick?
2syllables
Chopstick has 2 syllables, chop-stick. It is a disyllabic word.
chopstick
/ˈtʃɒp.stɪk/ UK /ˈtʃɑːp.stɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chop.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/tʃɒp.stɪk/
Division By Letters
chop-stick
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chopstick
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 | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | st | ɪ | k | CCVC | closed |
Why Chopstick Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chopstick?
Chopstick has 2 syllables, chop-stick. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃɒp.stɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in chopstick?
The first syllable, chop, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chopstick?
Chopstick has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chopstick into syllables?
By sound, tʃɒp.stɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, chop-stick.