How Many Syllables In Territory?
3syllables
Territory has 3 syllables, terr-ito-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
territory
/ˈter.ə.tri/ UK /ˈter.əˌtɔːr.i/ US
Territory can also be said with 4 syllables (US /ˈter.əˌtɔːr.i/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, terr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/ter.ə.tri/
Division By Letters
terr-ito-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Territory
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 | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | tr | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Territory Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in territory?
Territory has 3 syllables, terr-ito-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈter.ə.tri/.
Which syllable is stressed in territory?
The first syllable, terr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of territory?
Territory has the structure CVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide territory into syllables?
By sound, ter.ə.tri. By letters, as a spelling guide, terr-ito-ry.