How Many Syllables In Catch-up?
2syllables
Catch-up has 2 syllables, catch-up. It is a disyllabic word.
catchup
/ˈkætʃ.ʌp/ UK /ˈkætʃ.ʌp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, catch.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kætʃ.ʌp/
Division By Letters
catch-up
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Catch-up
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 | tʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ʌ | p | VC | closed |
Why Catch-up Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in catch-up?
Catch-up has 2 syllables, catch-up. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkætʃ.ʌp/.
Which syllable is stressed in catch-up?
The first syllable, catch, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of catch-up?
Catch-up has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide catch-up into syllables?
By sound, kætʃ.ʌp. By letters, as a spelling guide, catch-up.