How Many Syllables In Ketchup?
2syllables
Ketchup has 2 syllables, ketch-up. It is a disyllabic word.
ketchup
/ˈketʃ.ʌp/ UK /ˈketʃ.əp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ketch.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ketʃ.ʌp/
Division By Letters
ketch-up
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ketchup
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 | e | tʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ʌ | p | VC | closed |
Why Ketchup Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈketʃ.ʌp/ | /ˈketʃ.əp/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈketʃ.əp/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ketchup?
Ketchup has 2 syllables, ketch-up. In British English it is transcribed /ˈketʃ.ʌp/.
Which syllable is stressed in ketchup?
The first syllable, ketch, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ketchup?
Ketchup has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ketchup into syllables?
By sound, ketʃ.ʌp. By letters, as a spelling guide, ketch-up.