How Many Syllables In Skylight?
2syllables
Skylight has 2 syllables, sky-light. It is a disyllabic word.
skylight
/ˈskaɪ.laɪt/ UK /ˈskaɪ.laɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sky.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/skaɪ.laɪt/
Division By Letters
sky-light
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Skylight
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 | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | l | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Skylight Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in skylight?
Skylight has 2 syllables, sky-light. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskaɪ.laɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in skylight?
The first syllable, sky, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of skylight?
Skylight has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide skylight into syllables?
By sound, skaɪ.laɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, sky-light.