How Many Syllables In Worksheet?
2syllables
Worksheet has 2 syllables, work-sheet. It is a disyllabic word.
worksheet
/ˈwɜːk.ʃiːt/ UK /ˈwɝːk.ʃiːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, work.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɜːk.ʃiːt/
Division By Letters
work-sheet
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Worksheet
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 | ɜː | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | iː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Worksheet Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in worksheet?
Worksheet has 2 syllables, work-sheet. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɜːk.ʃiːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in worksheet?
The first syllable, work, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of worksheet?
Worksheet has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide worksheet into syllables?
By sound, wɜːk.ʃiːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, work-sheet.