How Many Syllables In Country?
2syllables
Country has 2 syllables, coun-try. It is a disyllabic word.
country
/ˈkʌn.tri/ UK /ˈkʌn.tri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, coun.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/kʌn.tri/
Division By Letters
coun-try
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Country
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 | k | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Country Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in country?
Country has 2 syllables, coun-try. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌn.tri/.
Which syllable is stressed in country?
The first syllable, coun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of country?
Country has the structure CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide country into syllables?
By sound, kʌn.tri. By letters, as a spelling guide, coun-try.