How Many Syllables In Correct?
2syllables
Correct has 2 syllables, co-rrect. It is a disyllabic word.
correct
/kəˈrekt/ UK /kəˈrekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rrect.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kə.rekt/
Division By Letters
co-rrect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Correct
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Correct Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in correct?
Correct has 2 syllables, co-rrect. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈrekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in correct?
The second syllable, rrect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of correct?
Correct has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide correct into syllables?
By sound, kə.rekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-rrect.