How Many Syllables In Clothespin?
2syllables
Clothespin has 2 syllables, clothes-pin. It is a disyllabic word.
clothespin
/ˈkləʊðz.pɪn/ UK /ˈkloʊðz.pɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, clothes.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kləʊðz.pɪn/
Division By Letters
clothes-pin
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Clothespin
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 | kl | əʊ | ðz | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | p | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Clothespin Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in clothespin?
Clothespin has 2 syllables, clothes-pin. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkləʊðz.pɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in clothespin?
The first syllable, clothes, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of clothespin?
Clothespin has the structure CCVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide clothespin into syllables?
By sound, kləʊðz.pɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, clothes-pin.