How Many Syllables In Spirit?
2syllables
Spirit has 2 syllables, spir-it. It is a disyllabic word.
spirit
/ˈspɪr.ɪt/ UK /ˈspɪr.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spir.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/spɪr.ɪt/
Division By Letters
spir-it
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spirit
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 | ɪ | r | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Spirit Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in spirit?
Spirit has 2 syllables, spir-it. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspɪr.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in spirit?
The first syllable, spir, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of spirit?
Spirit has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide spirit into syllables?
By sound, spɪr.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, spir-it.