How Many Syllables In Wavelength?
2syllables
Wavelength has 2 syllables, wave-length. It is a disyllabic word.
wavelength
/ˈweɪv.leŋθ/ UK /ˈweɪv.leŋθ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wave.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/weɪv.leŋθ/
Division By Letters
wave-length
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wavelength
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 | w | eɪ | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | e | ŋθ | CVCC | closed |
Why Wavelength Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wavelength?
Wavelength has 2 syllables, wave-length. In British English it is transcribed /ˈweɪv.leŋθ/.
Which syllable is stressed in wavelength?
The first syllable, wave, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wavelength?
Wavelength has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wavelength into syllables?
By sound, weɪv.leŋθ. By letters, as a spelling guide, wave-length.