How Many Syllables In Offline?
2syllables
Offline has 2 syllables, off-line. It is a disyllabic word.
offline
/ˌɒfˈlaɪn/ UK /ˌɔːfˈlaɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, line.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒf.laɪn/
Division By Letters
off-line
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Offline
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɒ | f | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | l | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Offline Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in offline?
Offline has 2 syllables, off-line. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɒfˈlaɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in offline?
The second syllable, line, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of offline?
Offline has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide offline into syllables?
By sound, ɒf.laɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, off-line.