How Many Syllables In Grandchild?
2syllables
Grandchild has 2 syllables, grand-child. It is a disyllabic word.
grandchild
/ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/ UK /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, grand.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɡrænd.tʃaɪld/
Division By Letters
grand-child
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Grandchild
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 | ɡr | æ | nd | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | tʃ | aɪ | ld | CVCC | closed |
Why Grandchild Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /nd/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in grandchild?
Grandchild has 2 syllables, grand-child. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/.
Which syllable is stressed in grandchild?
The first syllable, grand, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of grandchild?
Grandchild has the structure CCVCC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide grandchild into syllables?
By sound, ɡrænd.tʃaɪld. By letters, as a spelling guide, grand-child.