How Many Syllables In Cheetah?
2syllables
Cheetah has 2 syllables, chee-tah. It is a disyllabic word.
cheetah
/ˈtʃiː.tə/ UK /ˈtʃiː.t̬ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chee.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tʃiː.tə/
Division By Letters
chee-tah
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cheetah
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Cheetah 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 cheetah?
Cheetah has 2 syllables, chee-tah. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃiː.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in cheetah?
The first syllable, chee, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cheetah?
Cheetah has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cheetah into syllables?
By sound, tʃiː.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, chee-tah.