How Many Syllables In Granite?
2syllables
Granite has 2 syllables, gran-ite. It is a disyllabic word.
granite
/ˈɡræn.ɪt/ UK /ˈɡræn.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gran.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡræn.ɪt/
Division By Letters
gran-ite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Granite
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 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Granite Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in granite?
Granite has 2 syllables, gran-ite. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡræn.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in granite?
The first syllable, gran, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of granite?
Granite has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide granite into syllables?
By sound, ɡræn.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, gran-ite.