How Many Syllables In Eighteen?
2syllables
Eighteen has 2 syllables, eigh-teen. It is a disyllabic word.
eighteen
/ˌeɪˈtiːn/ UK /ˌeɪˈtiːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, teen.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/eɪ.tiːn/
Division By Letters
eigh-teen
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eighteen
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 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | iː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Eighteen 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 eighteen?
Eighteen has 2 syllables, eigh-teen. In British English it is transcribed /ˌeɪˈtiːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in eighteen?
The second syllable, teen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eighteen?
Eighteen has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eighteen into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.tiːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, eigh-teen.