How Many Syllables In Curtail?
2syllables
Curtail has 2 syllables, cur-tail. It is a disyllabic word.
curtail
/kɜːˈteɪl/ UK /kɝːˈteɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tail.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɜː.teɪl/
Division By Letters
cur-tail
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Curtail
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | eɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Curtail Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in curtail?
Curtail has 2 syllables, cur-tail. In British English it is transcribed /kɜːˈteɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in curtail?
The second syllable, tail, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of curtail?
Curtail has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide curtail into syllables?
By sound, kɜː.teɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, cur-tail.