How Many Syllables In Shutdown?
2syllables
Shutdown has 2 syllables, shut-down. It is a disyllabic word.
shutdown
/ˈʃʌt.daʊn/ UK /ˈʃʌt.daʊn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, shut.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʃʌt.daʊn/
Division By Letters
shut-down
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Shutdown
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 | ʃ | ʌ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | aʊ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Shutdown Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in shutdown?
Shutdown has 2 syllables, shut-down. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃʌt.daʊn/.
Which syllable is stressed in shutdown?
The first syllable, shut, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of shutdown?
Shutdown has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide shutdown into syllables?
By sound, ʃʌt.daʊn. By letters, as a spelling guide, shut-down.