How Many Syllables In YouTube?
2syllables
YouTube has 2 syllables, you-tube. It is a disyllabic word.
youtube
/ˈjuː.tjuːb/ UK /ˈjuːˌtuːb/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, you.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/juː.tjuːb/
Division By Letters
you-tube
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of YouTube
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 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | tj | uː | b | CCVC | closed |
Why YouTube Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in YouTube?
YouTube has 2 syllables, you-tube. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjuː.tjuːb/.
Which syllable is stressed in YouTube?
The first syllable, you, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of YouTube?
YouTube has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide YouTube into syllables?
By sound, juː.tjuːb. By letters, as a spelling guide, you-tube.