How Many Syllables In Network?
2syllables
Network has 2 syllables, net-work. It is a disyllabic word.
network
/ˈnet.wɜːk/ UK /ˈnet.wɝːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, net.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/net.wɜːk/
Division By Letters
net-work
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Network
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 | n | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɜː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Network Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in network?
Network has 2 syllables, net-work. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnet.wɜːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in network?
The first syllable, net, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of network?
Network has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide network into syllables?
By sound, net.wɜːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, net-work.