How Many Syllables In Online?
2syllables
Online has 2 syllables, on-line. It is a disyllabic word.
online
/ˌɒnˈlaɪn/ UK /ˌɑːnˈlaɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, line.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒn.laɪn/
Division By Letters
on-line
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Online
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 | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | l | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Online Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in online?
Online has 2 syllables, on-line. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in online?
The second syllable, line, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of online?
Online has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide online into syllables?
By sound, ɒn.laɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, on-line.