How Many Syllables In Sixteen?
2syllables
Sixteen has 2 syllables, six-teen. It is a disyllabic word.
sixteen
/ˌsɪkˈstiːn/ UK /ˌsɪkˈstiːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, teen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/sɪk.stiːn/
Division By Letters
six-teen
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sixteen
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | s | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | st | iː | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Sixteen Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sixteen?
Sixteen has 2 syllables, six-teen. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsɪkˈstiːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in sixteen?
The second syllable, teen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sixteen?
Sixteen has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sixteen into syllables?
By sound, sɪk.stiːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, six-teen.