How Many Syllables In Granddaughter?
3syllables
Granddaughter has 3 syllables, grandd-augh-ter. It is a trisyllabic word.
granddaughter
/ˈɡræn.dɔː.tə/ UK /ˈɡræn.dɔː.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, grandd.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡræn.dɔː.tə/
Division By Letters
grandd-augh-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Granddaughter
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 | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Granddaughter Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in granddaughter?
Granddaughter has 3 syllables, grandd-augh-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡræn.dɔː.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in granddaughter?
The first syllable, grandd, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of granddaughter?
Granddaughter has the structure CCVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide granddaughter into syllables?
By sound, ɡræn.dɔː.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, grandd-augh-ter.