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