How Many Syllables In Secret?
2syllables
Secret has 2 syllables, se-cret. It is a disyllabic word.
secret
/ˈsiː.krɪt/ UK /ˈsiː.krɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, se.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/siː.krɪt/
Division By Letters
se-cret
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Secret
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 | s | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | kr | ɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Secret Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in secret?
Secret has 2 syllables, se-cret. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsiː.krɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in secret?
The first syllable, se, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of secret?
Secret has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide secret into syllables?
By sound, siː.krɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, se-cret.