How Many Syllables In Chopsticks?
2syllables
Chopsticks has 2 syllables, chop-sticks. It is a disyllabic word.
chopsticks
/ˈtʃɒp.stɪks/ UK /ˈtʃɑːp.stɪks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chop.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/tʃɒp.stɪks/
Division By Letters
chop-sticks
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chopsticks
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 | ɒ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | st | ɪ | ks | CCVCC | closed |
Why Chopsticks Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chopsticks?
Chopsticks has 2 syllables, chop-sticks. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃɒp.stɪks/.
Which syllable is stressed in chopsticks?
The first syllable, chop, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chopsticks?
Chopsticks has the structure CVC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chopsticks into syllables?
By sound, tʃɒp.stɪks. By letters, as a spelling guide, chop-sticks.