How Many Syllables In Racket?
2syllables
Racket has 2 syllables, rack-et. It is a disyllabic word.
racket
/ˈræk.ɪt/ UK /ˈræk.ət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rack.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ræk.ɪt/
Division By Letters
rack-et
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Racket
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 | r | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Racket Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in racket?
Racket has 2 syllables, rack-et. In British English it is transcribed /ˈræk.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in racket?
The first syllable, rack, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of racket?
Racket has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide racket into syllables?
By sound, ræk.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, rack-et.