How Many Syllables In Turnaround?
2syllables
Turnaround has 2 syllables, turn-around. It is a disyllabic word.
turnaround
/ˈtɜːn.əraʊnd/ UK /ˈtɝːn.ɚaʊnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, turn.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCCCC
Division By Sound
/tɜːn.əraʊnd/
Division By Letters
turn-around
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Turnaround
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 | ɜː | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | raʊnd | VCCCC | closed |
Why Turnaround Divides Here
- Syllable 1 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in turnaround?
Turnaround has 2 syllables, turn-around. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɜːn.əraʊnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in turnaround?
The first syllable, turn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of turnaround?
Turnaround has the structure CVC/VCCCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide turnaround into syllables?
By sound, tɜːn.əraʊnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, turn-around.