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