How Many Syllables In Skyscraper?
3syllables
Skyscraper has 3 syllables, sky-scra-per. It is a trisyllabic word.
skyscraper
/ˈskaɪ.skreɪ.pə/ UK /ˈskaɪ.skreɪ.pɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sky.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCCV/CV
Division By Sound
/skaɪ.skreɪ.pə/
Division By Letters
sky-scra-per
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Skyscraper
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 | skr | eɪ | – | CCCV | open |
| 3 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Skyscraper Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /skr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in skyscraper?
Skyscraper has 3 syllables, sky-scra-per. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskaɪ.skreɪ.pə/.
Which syllable is stressed in skyscraper?
The first syllable, sky, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of skyscraper?
Skyscraper has the structure CCV/CCCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide skyscraper into syllables?
By sound, skaɪ.skreɪ.pə. By letters, as a spelling guide, sky-scra-per.