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