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