How Many Syllables In Overtime?
3syllables
Overtime has 3 syllables, o-ver-time. It is a trisyllabic word.
overtime
/ˈəʊ.və.taɪm/ UK /ˈoʊ.vɚ.t̬aɪm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, o.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/əʊ.və.taɪm/
Division By Letters
o-ver-time
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Overtime
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 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | aɪ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Overtime Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in overtime?
Overtime has 3 syllables, o-ver-time. In British English it is transcribed /ˈəʊ.və.taɪm/.
Which syllable is stressed in overtime?
The first syllable, o, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of overtime?
Overtime has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide overtime into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.və.taɪm. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-ver-time.