How Many Syllables In Thirty?
2syllables
Thirty has 2 syllables, thir-ty. It is a disyllabic word.
thirty
/ˈθɜː.ti/ UK /ˈθɝː.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, thir.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/θɜː.ti/
Division By Letters
thir-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Thirty
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 | θ | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Thirty Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in thirty?
Thirty has 2 syllables, thir-ty. In British English it is transcribed /ˈθɜː.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in thirty?
The first syllable, thir, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of thirty?
Thirty has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide thirty into syllables?
By sound, θɜː.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, thir-ty.