How Many Syllables In Opposite?
3syllables
Opposite has 3 syllables, opp-o-site. It is a trisyllabic word.
opposite
/ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/ UK /ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, opp.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒp.ə.zɪt/
Division By Letters
opp-o-site
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Opposite
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 | – | ɒ | p | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | z | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Opposite Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/ | /ˈɑː.pə.zɪt/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈɒp.ə.sɪt/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in opposite?
Opposite has 3 syllables, opp-o-site. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒp.ə.zɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in opposite?
The first syllable, opp, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of opposite?
Opposite has the structure VC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide opposite into syllables?
By sound, ɒp.ə.zɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, opp-o-site.