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