How Many Syllables In Crosswalk?
2syllables
Crosswalk has 2 syllables, cross-walk. It is a disyllabic word.
crosswalk
/ˈkrɒs.wɔːk/ UK /ˈkrɔːs.wɔːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cross.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/krɒs.wɔːk/
Division By Letters
cross-walk
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Crosswalk
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 | ɒ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɔː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Crosswalk Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in crosswalk?
Crosswalk has 2 syllables, cross-walk. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkrɒs.wɔːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in crosswalk?
The first syllable, cross, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of crosswalk?
Crosswalk has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide crosswalk into syllables?
By sound, krɒs.wɔːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, cross-walk.