How Many Syllables In Fifteen?
2syllables
Fifteen has 2 syllables, fif-teen. It is a disyllabic word.
fifteen
/ˌfɪfˈtiːn/ UK /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, teen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɪf.tiːn/
Division By Letters
fif-teen
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fifteen
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 | f | ɪ | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | iː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Fifteen Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fifteen?
Fifteen has 2 syllables, fif-teen. In British English it is transcribed /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in fifteen?
The second syllable, teen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fifteen?
Fifteen has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fifteen into syllables?
By sound, fɪf.tiːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, fif-teen.