How Many Syllables In Podcast?
2syllables
Podcast has 2 syllables, pod-cast. It is a disyllabic word.
podcast
/ˈpɒd.kɑːst/ UK /ˈpɑːd.kæst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pod.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/pɒd.kɑːst/
Division By Letters
pod-cast
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Podcast
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 | ɒ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ɑː | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Podcast Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in podcast?
Podcast has 2 syllables, pod-cast. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɒd.kɑːst/.
Which syllable is stressed in podcast?
The first syllable, pod, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of podcast?
Podcast has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide podcast into syllables?
By sound, pɒd.kɑːst. By letters, as a spelling guide, pod-cast.