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