How Many Syllables In Termite?
2syllables
Termite has 2 syllables, ter-mite. It is a disyllabic word.
termite
/ˈtɜː.maɪt/ UK /ˈtɝː.maɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ter.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/tɜː.maɪt/
Division By Letters
ter-mite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Termite
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Termite Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in termite?
Termite has 2 syllables, ter-mite. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɜː.maɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in termite?
The first syllable, ter, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of termite?
Termite has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide termite into syllables?
By sound, tɜː.maɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ter-mite.