How Many Syllables In Spectrum?
2syllables
Spectrum has 2 syllables, spec-trum. It is a disyllabic word.
spectrum
/ˈspek.trəm/ UK /ˈspek.trəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spec.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/spek.trəm/
Division By Letters
spec-trum
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spectrum
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 | sp | e | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | ə | m | CCVC | closed |
Why Spectrum Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in spectrum?
Spectrum has 2 syllables, spec-trum. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspek.trəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in spectrum?
The first syllable, spec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of spectrum?
Spectrum has the structure CCVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide spectrum into syllables?
By sound, spek.trəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, spec-trum.