How Many Syllables In Drumstick?
2syllables
Drumstick has 2 syllables, drum-stick. It is a disyllabic word.
drumstick
/ˈdrʌm.stɪk/ UK /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, drum.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/drʌm.stɪk/
Division By Letters
drum-stick
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Drumstick
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 | dr | ʌ | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | st | ɪ | k | CCVC | closed |
Why Drumstick Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in drumstick?
Drumstick has 2 syllables, drum-stick. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in drumstick?
The first syllable, drum, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of drumstick?
Drumstick has the structure CCVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide drumstick into syllables?
By sound, drʌm.stɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, drum-stick.