How Many Syllables In Apart?
2syllables
Apart has 2 syllables, a-part. It is a disyllabic word.
apart
/əˈpɑːt/ UK /əˈpɑːrt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, part.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.pɑːt/
Division By Letters
a-part
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apart
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 | p | ɑː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Apart Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in apart?
Apart has 2 syllables, a-part. In British English it is transcribed /əˈpɑːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in apart?
The second syllable, part, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apart?
Apart has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apart into syllables?
By sound, ə.pɑːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-part.