How Many Syllables In Silkworm?
2syllables
Silkworm has 2 syllables, silk-worm. It is a disyllabic word.
silkworm
/ˈsɪlk.wɜːm/ UK /ˈsɪlk.wɝːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, silk.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sɪlk.wɜːm/
Division By Letters
silk-worm
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Silkworm
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 | ɪ | lk | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɜː | m | CVC | closed |
Why Silkworm Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /lk/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in silkworm?
Silkworm has 2 syllables, silk-worm. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪlk.wɜːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in silkworm?
The first syllable, silk, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of silkworm?
Silkworm has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide silkworm into syllables?
By sound, sɪlk.wɜːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, silk-worm.