How Many Syllables In Itself?
2syllables
Itself has 2 syllables, it-self. It is a disyllabic word.
itself
/ɪtˈself/ UK /ɪtˈself/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, self.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪt.self/
Division By Letters
it-self
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Itself
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | lf | CVCC | closed |
Why Itself Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in itself?
Itself has 2 syllables, it-self. In British English it is transcribed /ɪtˈself/.
Which syllable is stressed in itself?
The second syllable, self, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of itself?
Itself has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide itself into syllables?
By sound, ɪt.self. By letters, as a spelling guide, it-self.