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