How Many Syllables In Daytime?
2syllables
Daytime has 2 syllables, day-time. It is a disyllabic word.
daytime
/ˈdeɪ.taɪm/ UK /ˈdeɪ.t̬aɪm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, day.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/deɪ.taɪm/
Division By Letters
day-time
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Daytime
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 | d | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | aɪ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Daytime 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 daytime?
Daytime has 2 syllables, day-time. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdeɪ.taɪm/.
Which syllable is stressed in daytime?
The first syllable, day, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of daytime?
Daytime has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide daytime into syllables?
By sound, deɪ.taɪm. By letters, as a spelling guide, day-time.