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