How Many Syllables In Blockhead?
2syllables
Blockhead has 2 syllables, block-head. It is a disyllabic word.
blockhead
/ˈblɒk.hed/ UK /ˈblɑːk.hed/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, block.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/blɒk.hed/
Division By Letters
block-head
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blockhead
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 | bl | ɒ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | h | e | d | CVC | closed |
Why Blockhead Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in blockhead?
Blockhead has 2 syllables, block-head. In British English it is transcribed /ˈblɒk.hed/.
Which syllable is stressed in blockhead?
The first syllable, block, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blockhead?
Blockhead has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blockhead into syllables?
By sound, blɒk.hed. By letters, as a spelling guide, block-head.