How Many Syllables In Athlete?
2syllables
Athlete has 2 syllables, ath-lete. It is a disyllabic word.
athlete
/ˈæθ.liːt/ UK /ˈæθ.liːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ath.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æθ.liːt/
Division By Letters
ath-lete
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Athlete
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 | θ | VC | closed |
| 2 | l | iː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Athlete Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /θ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in athlete?
Athlete has 2 syllables, ath-lete. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæθ.liːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in athlete?
The first syllable, ath, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of athlete?
Athlete has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide athlete into syllables?
By sound, æθ.liːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ath-lete.