How Many Syllables In Within?
2syllables
Within has 2 syllables, wi-thin. It is a disyllabic word.
within
/wɪˈðɪn/ UK /wɪˈðɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, thin.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɪ.ðɪn/
Division By Letters
wi-thin
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Within
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ð | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Within Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ð/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in within?
Within has 2 syllables, wi-thin. In British English it is transcribed /wɪˈðɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in within?
The second syllable, thin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of within?
Within has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide within into syllables?
By sound, wɪ.ðɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, wi-thin.