How Many Syllables In Wipeout?
2syllables
Wipeout has 2 syllables, wip-eout. It is a disyllabic word.
wipeout
/ˈwaɪp.aʊt/ UK /ˈwaɪp.aʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wip.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/waɪp.aʊt/
Division By Letters
wip-eout
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wipeout
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 | aɪ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
Why Wipeout Divides Here
- Syllable 1 ends in /p/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wipeout?
Wipeout has 2 syllables, wip-eout. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwaɪp.aʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in wipeout?
The first syllable, wip, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wipeout?
Wipeout has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wipeout into syllables?
By sound, waɪp.aʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, wip-eout.