How Many Syllables In Guarantee?
3syllables
Guarantee has 3 syllables, guar-an-tee. It is a trisyllabic word.
guarantee
/ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/ UK /ˌɡer.ənˈtiː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, tee.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɡær.ən.tiː/
Division By Letters
guar-an-tee
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Guarantee
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | ɡ | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | t | iː | – | CV | open |
Why Guarantee Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in guarantee?
Guarantee has 3 syllables, guar-an-tee. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/.
Which syllable is stressed in guarantee?
The third syllable, tee, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of guarantee?
Guarantee has the structure CVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide guarantee into syllables?
By sound, ɡær.ən.tiː. By letters, as a spelling guide, guar-an-tee.