How Many Syllables In Graphite?
2syllables
Graphite has 2 syllables, graph-ite. It is a disyllabic word.
graphite
/ˈɡræf.aɪt/ UK /ˈɡræf.aɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, graph.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡræf.aɪt/
Division By Letters
graph-ite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Graphite
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 | ɡr | æ | f | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | aɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Graphite Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in graphite?
Graphite has 2 syllables, graph-ite. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡræf.aɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in graphite?
The first syllable, graph, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of graphite?
Graphite has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide graphite into syllables?
By sound, ɡræf.aɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, graph-ite.