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