How Many Syllables In Newscast?
2syllables
Newscast has 2 syllables, news-cast. It is a disyllabic word.
newscast
/ˈnjuːz.kɑːst/ UK /ˈnuːz.kæst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, news.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/njuːz.kɑːst/
Division By Letters
news-cast
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Newscast
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 | nj | uː | z | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ɑː | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Newscast Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in newscast?
Newscast has 2 syllables, news-cast. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnjuːz.kɑːst/.
Which syllable is stressed in newscast?
The first syllable, news, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of newscast?
Newscast has the structure CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide newscast into syllables?
By sound, njuːz.kɑːst. By letters, as a spelling guide, news-cast.