How Many Syllables In Cisco?
2syllables
Cisco has 2 syllables, cis-co. It is a disyllabic word.
cisco
/ˈsɪs.kəʊ/ UK /ˈsɪs.koʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sɪs.kəʊ/
Division By Letters
cis-co
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cisco
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 | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Cisco Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Cisco?
Cisco has 2 syllables, cis-co. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪs.kəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Cisco?
The first syllable, cis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Cisco?
Cisco has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Cisco into syllables?
By sound, sɪs.kəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, cis-co.