How Many Syllables In Clockwise?
2syllables
Clockwise has 2 syllables, clock-wise. It is a disyllabic word.
clockwise
/ˈklɒk.waɪz/ UK /ˈklɑːk.waɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, clock.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/klɒk.waɪz/
Division By Letters
clock-wise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Clockwise
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 | kl | ɒ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | w | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Clockwise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in clockwise?
Clockwise has 2 syllables, clock-wise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈklɒk.waɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in clockwise?
The first syllable, clock, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of clockwise?
Clockwise has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide clockwise into syllables?
By sound, klɒk.waɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, clock-wise.