How Many Syllables In Diphthong?
2syllables
Diphthong has 2 syllables, diph-thong. It is a disyllabic word.
diphthong
/ˈdɪf.θɒŋ/ UK /ˈdɪf.θɔːŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, diph.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪf.θɒŋ/
Division By Letters
diph-thong
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Diphthong
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 | d | ɪ | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | θ | ɒ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Diphthong Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈdɪf.θɒŋ/ | /ˈdɪf.θɔːŋ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈdɪp.θɒŋ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in diphthong?
Diphthong has 2 syllables, diph-thong. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪf.θɒŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in diphthong?
The first syllable, diph, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of diphthong?
Diphthong has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide diphthong into syllables?
By sound, dɪf.θɒŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, diph-thong.