How Many Syllables In City?
2syllables
City has 2 syllables, cit-y. It is a disyllabic word.
city
/ˈsɪt.i/ UK /ˈsɪt.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cit.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/sɪt.i/
Division By Letters
cit-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of City
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 | – | V | open |
Why City 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 city?
City has 2 syllables, cit-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪt.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in city?
The first syllable, cit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of city?
City has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide city into syllables?
By sound, sɪt.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, cit-y.