How Many Syllables In Traffic?
2syllables
Traffic has 2 syllables, traff-ic. It is a disyllabic word.
traffic
/ˈtræf.ɪk/ UK /ˈtræf.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, traff.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/træf.ɪk/
Division By Letters
traff-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Traffic
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 | tr | æ | f | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Traffic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in traffic?
Traffic has 2 syllables, traff-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtræf.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in traffic?
The first syllable, traff, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of traffic?
Traffic has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide traffic into syllables?
By sound, træf.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, traff-ic.