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