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