How Many Syllables In Twentieth?
3syllables
Twentieth has 3 syllables, twen-ti-eth. It is a trisyllabic word.
twentieth
/ˈtwen.ti.əθ/ UK /ˈtwen.t̬i.əθ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, twen.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/twen.ti.əθ/
Division By Letters
twen-ti-eth
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Twentieth
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 | tw | e | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | θ | VC | closed |
Why Twentieth Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in twentieth?
Twentieth has 3 syllables, twen-ti-eth. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtwen.ti.əθ/.
Which syllable is stressed in twentieth?
The first syllable, twen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of twentieth?
Twentieth has the structure CCVC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide twentieth into syllables?
By sound, twen.ti.əθ. By letters, as a spelling guide, twen-ti-eth.