How Many Syllables In Groundnut?
2syllables
Groundnut has 2 syllables, ground-nut. It is a disyllabic word.
groundnut
/ˈɡraʊnd.nʌt/ UK /ˈɡraʊnd.nʌt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ground.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡraʊnd.nʌt/
Division By Letters
ground-nut
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Groundnut
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 | aʊ | nd | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | n | ʌ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Groundnut Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in groundnut?
Groundnut has 2 syllables, ground-nut. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡraʊnd.nʌt/.
Which syllable is stressed in groundnut?
The first syllable, ground, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of groundnut?
Groundnut has the structure CCVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide groundnut into syllables?
By sound, ɡraʊnd.nʌt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ground-nut.