How Many Syllables In Flashlight?
2syllables
Flashlight has 2 syllables, flash-light. It is a disyllabic word.
flashlight
/ˈflæʃ.laɪt/ UK /ˈflæʃ.laɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, flash.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/flæʃ.laɪt/
Division By Letters
flash-light
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Flashlight
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 | fl | æ | ʃ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | l | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Flashlight Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in flashlight?
Flashlight has 2 syllables, flash-light. In British English it is transcribed /ˈflæʃ.laɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in flashlight?
The first syllable, flash, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of flashlight?
Flashlight has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide flashlight into syllables?
By sound, flæʃ.laɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, flash-light.