How Many Syllables In Catherine?
2syllables
Catherine has 2 syllables, cath-erine. It is a disyllabic word.
catherine
/ˈkæθ.rɪn/ UK /ˈkæθ.rɪn/ US
Catherine can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈkæθ.ər.ɪn/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cath.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæθ.rɪn/
Division By Letters
cath-erine
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Catherine
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 | θ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Catherine Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /θ/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈkæθ.rɪn/ | /ˈkæθ.rɪn/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈkæθ.ər.ɪn/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Catherine?
Catherine has 2 syllables, cath-erine. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæθ.rɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in Catherine?
The first syllable, cath, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Catherine?
Catherine has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Catherine into syllables?
By sound, kæθ.rɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, cath-erine.