How Many Syllables In Penthouse?
2syllables
Penthouse has 2 syllables, pen-thouse. It is a disyllabic word.
penthouse
/ˈpent.haʊs/ UK /ˈpent.haʊs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pen.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pent.haʊs/
Division By Letters
pen-thouse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Penthouse
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 | e | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | h | aʊ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Penthouse Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /nt/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in penthouse?
Penthouse has 2 syllables, pen-thouse. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpent.haʊs/.
Which syllable is stressed in penthouse?
The first syllable, pen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of penthouse?
Penthouse has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide penthouse into syllables?
By sound, pent.haʊs. By letters, as a spelling guide, pen-thouse.