How Many Syllables In Padlock?
2syllables
Padlock has 2 syllables, pad-lock. It is a disyllabic word.
padlock
/ˈpæd.lɒk/ UK /ˈpæd.lɑːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pad.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pæd.lɒk/
Division By Letters
pad-lock
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Padlock
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 | p | æ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Padlock Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in padlock?
Padlock has 2 syllables, pad-lock. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpæd.lɒk/.
Which syllable is stressed in padlock?
The first syllable, pad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of padlock?
Padlock has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide padlock into syllables?
By sound, pæd.lɒk. By letters, as a spelling guide, pad-lock.