How Many Syllables In Skeleton?
3syllables
Skeleton has 3 syllables, skel-e-ton. It is a trisyllabic word.
skeleton
/ˈskel.ɪ.tən/ UK /ˈskel.ə.t̬ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, skel.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/skel.ɪ.tən/
Division By Letters
skel-e-ton
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Skeleton
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 | sk | e | l | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | t | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Skeleton Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in skeleton?
Skeleton has 3 syllables, skel-e-ton. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskel.ɪ.tən/.
Which syllable is stressed in skeleton?
The first syllable, skel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of skeleton?
Skeleton has the structure CCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide skeleton into syllables?
By sound, skel.ɪ.tən. By letters, as a spelling guide, skel-e-ton.