How Many Syllables In Crossroad?
2syllables
Crossroad has 2 syllables, cross-road. It is a disyllabic word.
crossroad
/ˈkrɔːs.rəʊd/ UK /ˈkrɔːs.roʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cross.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/krɔːs.rəʊd/
Division By Letters
cross-road
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Crossroad
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 | kr | ɔː | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | r | əʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Crossroad 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 crossroad?
Crossroad has 2 syllables, cross-road. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkrɔːs.rəʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in crossroad?
The first syllable, cross, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of crossroad?
Crossroad has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide crossroad into syllables?
By sound, krɔːs.rəʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, cross-road.