How Many Syllables In Breakthrough?
2syllables
Breakthrough has 2 syllables, break-through. It is a disyllabic word.
breakthrough
/ˈbreɪk.θruː/ UK /ˈbreɪk.θruː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, break.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/breɪk.θruː/
Division By Letters
break-through
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Breakthrough
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 | br | eɪ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | θr | uː | – | CCV | open |
Why Breakthrough Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /θr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in breakthrough?
Breakthrough has 2 syllables, break-through. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbreɪk.θruː/.
Which syllable is stressed in breakthrough?
The first syllable, break, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of breakthrough?
Breakthrough has the structure CCVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide breakthrough into syllables?
By sound, breɪk.θruː. By letters, as a spelling guide, break-through.