How Many Syllables In Blockade?
2syllables
Blockade has 2 syllables, blo-ckade. It is a disyllabic word.
blockade
/blɒˈkeɪd/ UK /blɑːˈkeɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ckade.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/blɒ.keɪd/
Division By Letters
blo-ckade
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blockade
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | bl | ɒ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | eɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Blockade Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in blockade?
Blockade has 2 syllables, blo-ckade. In British English it is transcribed /blɒˈkeɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in blockade?
The second syllable, ckade, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blockade?
Blockade has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blockade into syllables?
By sound, blɒ.keɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, blo-ckade.