How Many Syllables In Countries?
2syllables
Countries has 2 syllables, coun-tries. It is a disyllabic word.
countries
/ˈkʌn.triz/ UK /ˈkʌn.triz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, coun.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/kʌn.triz/
Division By Letters
coun-tries
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Countries
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 | k | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | i | z | CCVC | closed |
Why Countries Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in countries?
Countries has 2 syllables, coun-tries. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌn.triz/.
Which syllable is stressed in countries?
The first syllable, coun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of countries?
Countries has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide countries into syllables?
By sound, kʌn.triz. By letters, as a spelling guide, coun-tries.