How Many Syllables In Opaque?
2syllables
Opaque has 2 syllables, o-paque. It is a disyllabic word.
opaque
/əʊˈpeɪk/ UK /oʊˈpeɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, paque.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/əʊ.peɪk/
Division By Letters
o-paque
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Opaque
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | eɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Opaque Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in opaque?
Opaque has 2 syllables, o-paque. In British English it is transcribed /əʊˈpeɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in opaque?
The second syllable, paque, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of opaque?
Opaque has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide opaque into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.peɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-paque.