How Many Syllables In Christine?
2syllables
Christine has 2 syllables, chris-tine. It is a disyllabic word.
christine
/ˈkrɪs.tiːn/ UK /krɪˈstiːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chris.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/krɪs.tiːn/
Division By Letters
chris-tine
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Christine
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 | kr | ɪ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | iː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Christine Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈkrɪs.tiːn/ | /krɪˈstiːn/ | 2 |
| Also | /krɪˈstiːn/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Christine?
Christine has 2 syllables, chris-tine. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkrɪs.tiːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in Christine?
The first syllable, chris, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Christine?
Christine has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Christine into syllables?
By sound, krɪs.tiːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, chris-tine.