How Many Syllables In Aeroplane?
3syllables
Aeroplane has 3 syllables, ae-ro-plane. It is a trisyllabic word.
aeroplane
/ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/ UK /ˈer.ə.pleɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ae.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/eə.rə.pleɪn/
Division By Letters
ae-ro-plane
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Aeroplane
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 | – | eə | – | V | open |
| 2 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | pl | eɪ | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Aeroplane Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in aeroplane?
Aeroplane has 3 syllables, ae-ro-plane. In British English it is transcribed /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in aeroplane?
The first syllable, ae, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of aeroplane?
Aeroplane has the structure V/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide aeroplane into syllables?
By sound, eə.rə.pleɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, ae-ro-plane.