How Many Syllables In Fingerprint?
3syllables
Fingerprint has 3 syllables, fing-er-print. It is a trisyllabic word.
fingerprint
/ˈfɪŋ.ɡə.prɪnt/ UK /ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚ.prɪnt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fing.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/fɪŋ.ɡə.prɪnt/
Division By Letters
fing-er-print
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fingerprint
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 | f | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | pr | ɪ | nt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Fingerprint Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fingerprint?
Fingerprint has 3 syllables, fing-er-print. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɪŋ.ɡə.prɪnt/.
Which syllable is stressed in fingerprint?
The first syllable, fing, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fingerprint?
Fingerprint has the structure CVC/CV/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fingerprint into syllables?
By sound, fɪŋ.ɡə.prɪnt. By letters, as a spelling guide, fing-er-print.