How Many Syllables In Centimetre?
4syllables
Centimetre has 4 syllables, sen-tɪ-miː-tə. It is a polysyllabic word.
sentɪmiːtə
/ˈsen.tɪ.miː.tə/ UK /ˈsen.t̬ə.miː.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/sen.tɪ.miː.tə/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Centimetre
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 | s | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | iː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Centimetre Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in centimetre?
Centimetre has 4 syllables, sen-tɪ-miː-tə. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsen.tɪ.miː.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in centimetre?
The first syllable, sen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of centimetre?
Centimetre has the structure CVC/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide centimetre into syllables?
By sound, sen.tɪ.miː.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.