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