How Many Syllables In Sidewalk?
2syllables
Sidewalk has 2 syllables, side-walk. It is a disyllabic word.
sidewalk
/ˈsaɪd.wɔːk/ UK /ˈsaɪd.wɔːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, side.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/saɪd.wɔːk/
Division By Letters
side-walk
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sidewalk
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 | aɪ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɔː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Sidewalk Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sidewalk?
Sidewalk has 2 syllables, side-walk. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsaɪd.wɔːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in sidewalk?
The first syllable, side, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sidewalk?
Sidewalk has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sidewalk into syllables?
By sound, saɪd.wɔːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, side-walk.