How Many Syllables In Correspond?
3syllables
Correspond has 3 syllables, corr-e-spond. It is a trisyllabic word.
correspond
/ˌkɒr.ɪˈspɒnd/ UK /ˌkɔːr.əˈspɑːnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, spond.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒr.ɪ.spɒnd/
Division By Letters
corr-e-spond
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Correspond
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | k | ɒ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | sp | ɒ | nd | CCVCC | closed |
Why Correspond Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in correspond?
Correspond has 3 syllables, corr-e-spond. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkɒr.ɪˈspɒnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in correspond?
The third syllable, spond, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of correspond?
Correspond has the structure CVC/V/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide correspond into syllables?
By sound, kɒr.ɪ.spɒnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, corr-e-spond.