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