How Many Syllables In Smoothie?
2syllables
Smoothie has 2 syllables, smoo-thie. It is a disyllabic word.
smoothie
/ˈsmuː.ði/ UK /ˈsmuː.ði/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, smoo.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/smuː.ði/
Division By Letters
smoo-thie
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Smoothie
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 | sm | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | ð | i | – | CV | open |
Why Smoothie Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ð/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in smoothie?
Smoothie has 2 syllables, smoo-thie. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsmuː.ði/.
Which syllable is stressed in smoothie?
The first syllable, smoo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of smoothie?
Smoothie has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide smoothie into syllables?
By sound, smuː.ði. By letters, as a spelling guide, smoo-thie.