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