How Many Syllables In Carrot?
2syllables
Carrot has 2 syllables, carr-ot. It is a disyllabic word.
carrot
/ˈkær.ət/ UK /ˈker.ət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, carr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kær.ət/
Division By Letters
carr-ot
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Carrot
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 | k | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | t | VC | closed |
Why Carrot Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in carrot?
Carrot has 2 syllables, carr-ot. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkær.ət/.
Which syllable is stressed in carrot?
The first syllable, carr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of carrot?
Carrot has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide carrot into syllables?
By sound, kær.ət. By letters, as a spelling guide, carr-ot.