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