How Many Syllables In Kindred?
2syllables
Kindred has 2 syllables, kin-dred. It is a disyllabic word.
kindred
/ˈkɪn.drɪd/ UK /ˈkɪn.drəd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, kin.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/kɪn.drɪd/
Division By Letters
kin-dred
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Kindred
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 | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | dr | ɪ | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Kindred Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in kindred?
Kindred has 2 syllables, kin-dred. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɪn.drɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in kindred?
The first syllable, kin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of kindred?
Kindred has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide kindred into syllables?
By sound, kɪn.drɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, kin-dred.