How Many Syllables In Philip?
2syllables
Philip has 2 syllables, phil-ip. It is a disyllabic word.
philip
/ˈfɪl.ɪp/ UK /ˈfɪl.ɪp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, phil.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/fɪl.ɪp/
Division By Letters
phil-ip
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Philip
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 | f | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | p | VC | closed |
Why Philip Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Philip?
Philip has 2 syllables, phil-ip. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɪl.ɪp/.
Which syllable is stressed in Philip?
The first syllable, phil, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Philip?
Philip has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Philip into syllables?
By sound, fɪl.ɪp. By letters, as a spelling guide, phil-ip.