How Many Syllables In Without?
2syllables
Without has 2 syllables, wi-thout. It is a disyllabic word.
without
/wɪˈðaʊt/ UK /wɪˈðaʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, thout.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɪ.ðaʊt/
Division By Letters
wi-thout
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Without
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 | aʊ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Without 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 without?
Without has 2 syllables, wi-thout. In British English it is transcribed /wɪˈðaʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in without?
The second syllable, thout, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of without?
Without has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide without into syllables?
By sound, wɪ.ðaʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, wi-thout.