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