How Many Syllables In County?
2syllables
County has 2 syllables, coun-ty. It is a disyllabic word.
county
/ˈkaʊn.ti/ UK /ˈkaʊn.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, coun.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/kaʊn.ti/
Division By Letters
coun-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of County
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 | aʊ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why County Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in county?
County has 2 syllables, coun-ty. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkaʊn.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in county?
The first syllable, coun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of county?
County has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide county into syllables?
By sound, kaʊn.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, coun-ty.