How Many Syllables In Taco?
2syllables
Taco has 2 syllables, tac-o. It is a disyllabic word.
taco
/ˈtæk.əʊ/ UK /ˈtɑː.koʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tac.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/tæk.əʊ/
Division By Letters
tac-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Taco
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 | t | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Taco Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in taco?
Taco has 2 syllables, tac-o. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtæk.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in taco?
The first syllable, tac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of taco?
Taco has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide taco into syllables?
By sound, tæk.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, tac-o.