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