How Many Syllables In Weekend?
2syllables
Weekend has 2 syllables, week-end. It is a disyllabic word.
weekend
/ˌwiːkˈend/ UK /ˈwiːkˌend/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, end.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/wiːk.end/
Division By Letters
week-end
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Weekend
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | w | iː | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | – | e | nd | VCC | closed |
Why Weekend Divides Here
- Syllable 1 ends in /k/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in weekend?
Weekend has 2 syllables, week-end. In British English it is transcribed /ˌwiːkˈend/.
Which syllable is stressed in weekend?
The second syllable, end, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of weekend?
Weekend has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide weekend into syllables?
By sound, wiːk.end. By letters, as a spelling guide, week-end.