How Many Syllables In Upload?
2syllables
Upload has 2 syllables, up-load. It is a disyllabic word.
upload
/ˈʌp.ləʊd/ UK /ˈʌp.loʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, up.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌp.ləʊd/
Division By Letters
up-load
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Upload
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 | – | ʌ | p | VC | closed |
| 2 | l | əʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Upload Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈʌp.ləʊd/ | /ˈʌp.loʊd/ | 2 |
| Verb | /ʌpˈləʊd/ | /ʌpˈloʊd/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in upload?
Upload has 2 syllables, up-load. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʌp.ləʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in upload?
The first syllable, up, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of upload?
Upload has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide upload into syllables?
By sound, ʌp.ləʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, up-load.