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