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