How Many Syllables In Splendid?
2syllables
Splendid has 2 syllables, splen-did. It is a disyllabic word.
splendid
/ˈsplen.dɪd/ UK /ˈsplen.dɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, splen.
Syllable Structure
CCCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/splen.dɪd/
Division By Letters
splen-did
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Splendid
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 | spl | e | n | CCCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Splendid Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in splendid?
Splendid has 2 syllables, splen-did. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsplen.dɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in splendid?
The first syllable, splen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of splendid?
Splendid has the structure CCCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide splendid into syllables?
By sound, splen.dɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, splen-did.