How Many Syllables In Wristwatch?
2syllables
Wristwatch has 2 syllables, wrist-watch. It is a disyllabic word.
wristwatch
/ˈrɪst.wɒtʃ/ UK /ˈrɪst.wɑːtʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wrist.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪst.wɒtʃ/
Division By Letters
wrist-watch
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wristwatch
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 | r | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɒ | tʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Wristwatch Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /st/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wristwatch?
Wristwatch has 2 syllables, wrist-watch. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɪst.wɒtʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in wristwatch?
The first syllable, wrist, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wristwatch?
Wristwatch has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wristwatch into syllables?
By sound, rɪst.wɒtʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, wrist-watch.