How Many Syllables In Torpedo?
3syllables
Torpedo has 3 syllables, tor-pe-do. It is a trisyllabic word.
torpedo
/tɔːˈpiː.dəʊ/ UK /tɔːrˈpiː.doʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pe.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tɔː.piː.dəʊ/
Division By Letters
tor-pe-do
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Torpedo
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | t | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Torpedo Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in torpedo?
Torpedo has 3 syllables, tor-pe-do. In British English it is transcribed /tɔːˈpiː.dəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in torpedo?
The second syllable, pe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of torpedo?
Torpedo has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide torpedo into syllables?
By sound, tɔː.piː.dəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, tor-pe-do.