How Many Syllables In Astronaut?
3syllables
Astronaut has 3 syllables, as-tro-naut. It is a trisyllabic word.
astronaut
/ˈæs.trə.nɔːt/ UK /ˈæs.trə.nɔːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, as.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æs.trə.nɔːt/
Division By Letters
as-tro-naut
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Astronaut
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 | – | æ | s | VC | closed |
| 2 | tr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | n | ɔː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Astronaut Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in astronaut?
Astronaut has 3 syllables, as-tro-naut. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæs.trə.nɔːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in astronaut?
The first syllable, as, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of astronaut?
Astronaut has the structure VC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide astronaut into syllables?
By sound, æs.trə.nɔːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, as-tro-naut.