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