How Many Syllables In Playlist?
2syllables
Playlist has 2 syllables, play-list. It is a disyllabic word.
playlist
/ˈpleɪ.lɪst/ UK /ˈpleɪ.lɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, play.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/pleɪ.lɪst/
Division By Letters
play-list
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Playlist
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 | pl | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | l | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Playlist 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 playlist?
Playlist has 2 syllables, play-list. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpleɪ.lɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in playlist?
The first syllable, play, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of playlist?
Playlist has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide playlist into syllables?
By sound, pleɪ.lɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, play-list.