How Many Syllables In Spaghetti?
3syllables
Spaghetti has 3 syllables, spa-ghett-i. It is a trisyllabic word.
spaghetti
/spəˈɡet.i/ UK /spəˈɡet.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ghett.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/spə.ɡet.i/
Division By Letters
spa-ghett-i
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spaghetti
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡ | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Spaghetti Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in spaghetti?
Spaghetti has 3 syllables, spa-ghett-i. In British English it is transcribed /spəˈɡet.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in spaghetti?
The second syllable, ghett, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of spaghetti?
Spaghetti has the structure CCV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide spaghetti into syllables?
By sound, spə.ɡet.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, spa-ghett-i.