How Many Syllables In Cyclone?
2syllables
Cyclone has 2 syllables, cy-clone. It is a disyllabic word.
cyclone
/ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ UK /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cy.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/saɪ.kləʊn/
Division By Letters
cy-clone
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cyclone
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 | s | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | kl | əʊ | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Cyclone Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cyclone?
Cyclone has 2 syllables, cy-clone. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/.
Which syllable is stressed in cyclone?
The first syllable, cy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cyclone?
Cyclone has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cyclone into syllables?
By sound, saɪ.kləʊn. By letters, as a spelling guide, cy-clone.