How Many Syllables In Startup?
2syllables
Startup has 2 syllables, star-tup. It is a disyllabic word.
startup
/ˈstɑː.tʌp/ UK /ˈstɑːr.tʌp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, star.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/stɑː.tʌp/
Division By Letters
star-tup
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Startup
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 | st | ɑː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | t | ʌ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Startup Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in startup?
Startup has 2 syllables, star-tup. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstɑː.tʌp/.
Which syllable is stressed in startup?
The first syllable, star, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of startup?
Startup has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide startup into syllables?
By sound, stɑː.tʌp. By letters, as a spelling guide, star-tup.