How Many Syllables In End-stopped?
2syllables
End-stopped has 2 syllables, end-stopped. It is a disyllabic word.
endstopped
/ˌendˈstɒpt/ UK /ˌendˈstɑːpt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stopped.
Syllable Structure
VCC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/end.stɒpt/
Division By Letters
end-stopped
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of End-stopped
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 | – | e | nd | VCC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | st | ɒ | pt | CCVCC | closed |
Why End-stopped Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /nd/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in end-stopped?
End-stopped has 2 syllables, end-stopped. In British English it is transcribed /ˌendˈstɒpt/.
Which syllable is stressed in end-stopped?
The second syllable, stopped, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of end-stopped?
End-stopped has the structure VCC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide end-stopped into syllables?
By sound, end.stɒpt. By letters, as a spelling guide, end-stopped.