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