How Many Syllables In Threshold?
2syllables
Threshold has 2 syllables, thresh-old. It is a disyllabic word.
threshold
/ˈθreʃ.əʊld/ UK /ˈθreʃ.oʊld/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, thresh.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/θreʃ.əʊld/
Division By Letters
thresh-old
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Threshold
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 | θr | e | ʃ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | ld | VCC | closed |
Why Threshold Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in threshold?
Threshold has 2 syllables, thresh-old. In British English it is transcribed /ˈθreʃ.əʊld/.
Which syllable is stressed in threshold?
The first syllable, thresh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of threshold?
Threshold has the structure CCVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide threshold into syllables?
By sound, θreʃ.əʊld. By letters, as a spelling guide, thresh-old.