How Many Syllables In Stiletto?
3syllables
Stiletto has 3 syllables, sti-lett-o. It is a trisyllabic word.
stiletto
/stɪˈlet.əʊ/ UK /stəˈlet.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lett.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/stɪ.let.əʊ/
Division By Letters
sti-lett-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stiletto
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | st | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | e | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Stiletto Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stiletto?
Stiletto has 3 syllables, sti-lett-o. In British English it is transcribed /stɪˈlet.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in stiletto?
The second syllable, lett, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stiletto?
Stiletto has the structure CCV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stiletto into syllables?
By sound, stɪ.let.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, sti-lett-o.