How Many Syllables In Isotope?
3syllables
Isotope has 3 syllables, i-so-tope. It is a trisyllabic word.
isotope
/ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/ UK /ˈaɪ.sə.t̬oʊp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, i.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/aɪ.sə.təʊp/
Division By Letters
i-so-tope
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Isotope
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 | – | aɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | əʊ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Isotope Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in isotope?
Isotope has 3 syllables, i-so-tope. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/.
Which syllable is stressed in isotope?
The first syllable, i, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of isotope?
Isotope has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide isotope into syllables?
By sound, aɪ.sə.təʊp. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-so-tope.