How Many Syllables In Sitcom?
2syllables
Sitcom has 2 syllables, sit-com. It is a disyllabic word.
sitcom
/ˈsɪt.kɒm/ UK /ˈsɪt.kɑːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sit.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sɪt.kɒm/
Division By Letters
sit-com
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sitcom
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 | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Sitcom Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sitcom?
Sitcom has 2 syllables, sit-com. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪt.kɒm/.
Which syllable is stressed in sitcom?
The first syllable, sit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sitcom?
Sitcom has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sitcom into syllables?
By sound, sɪt.kɒm. By letters, as a spelling guide, sit-com.