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