How Many Syllables In People?
2syllables
People has 2 syllables, peo-ple. It is a disyllabic word.
people
/ˈpiː.pəl/ UK /ˈpiː.pəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, peo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/piː.pəl/
Division By Letters
peo-ple
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of People
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | p | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why People Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in people?
People has 2 syllables, peo-ple. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpiː.pəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in people?
The first syllable, peo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of people?
People has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide people into syllables?
By sound, piː.pəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, peo-ple.