How Many Syllables In Jigsaw?
2syllables
Jigsaw has 2 syllables, jig-saw. It is a disyllabic word.
jigsaw
/ˈdʒɪɡ.sɔː/ UK /ˈdʒɪɡ.sɔː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jig.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/dʒɪɡ.sɔː/
Division By Letters
jig-saw
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Jigsaw
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 | dʒ | ɪ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Jigsaw Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in jigsaw?
Jigsaw has 2 syllables, jig-saw. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒɪɡ.sɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in jigsaw?
The first syllable, jig, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of jigsaw?
Jigsaw has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide jigsaw into syllables?
By sound, dʒɪɡ.sɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, jig-saw.