How Many Syllables In Kickoff?
2syllables
Kickoff has 2 syllables, kick-off. It is a disyllabic word.
kickoff
/ˈkɪk.ɒf/ UK /ˈkɪk.ɔːf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, kick.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kɪk.ɒf/
Division By Letters
kick-off
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Kickoff
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 | k | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɒ | f | VC | closed |
Why Kickoff Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in kickoff?
Kickoff has 2 syllables, kick-off. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɪk.ɒf/.
Which syllable is stressed in kickoff?
The first syllable, kick, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of kickoff?
Kickoff has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide kickoff into syllables?
By sound, kɪk.ɒf. By letters, as a spelling guide, kick-off.