How Many Syllables In Portrait?
2syllables
Portrait has 2 syllables, por-trait. It is a disyllabic word.
portrait
/ˈpɔː.treɪt/ UK /ˈpɔːr.trɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, por.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/pɔː.treɪt/
Division By Letters
por-trait
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Portrait
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | tr | eɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Portrait Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈpɔː.treɪt/ | /ˈpɔːr.trɪt/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈpɔː.trɪt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in portrait?
Portrait has 2 syllables, por-trait. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɔː.treɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in portrait?
The first syllable, por, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of portrait?
Portrait has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide portrait into syllables?
By sound, pɔː.treɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, por-trait.