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