How Many Syllables In Teamwork?
2syllables
Teamwork has 2 syllables, team-work. It is a disyllabic word.
teamwork
/ˈtiːm.wɜːk/ UK /ˈtiːm.wɝːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, team.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/tiːm.wɜːk/
Division By Letters
team-work
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Teamwork
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 | iː | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɜː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Teamwork Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in teamwork?
Teamwork has 2 syllables, team-work. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtiːm.wɜːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in teamwork?
The first syllable, team, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of teamwork?
Teamwork has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide teamwork into syllables?
By sound, tiːm.wɜːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, team-work.