How Many Syllables In Autograph?
3syllables
Autograph has 3 syllables, au-to-graph. It is a trisyllabic word.
autograph
/ˈɔː.tə.ɡrɑːf/ UK /ˈɔː.t̬ə.ɡræf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, au.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.tə.ɡrɑːf/
Division By Letters
au-to-graph
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Autograph
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 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ɡr | ɑː | f | CCVC | closed |
Why Autograph Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in autograph?
Autograph has 3 syllables, au-to-graph. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔː.tə.ɡrɑːf/.
Which syllable is stressed in autograph?
The first syllable, au, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of autograph?
Autograph has the structure V/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide autograph into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.tə.ɡrɑːf. By letters, as a spelling guide, au-to-graph.