How Many Syllables In Knockdown?
2syllables
Knockdown has 2 syllables, knock-down. It is a disyllabic word.
knockdown
/ˈnɒk.daʊn/ UK /ˈnɑːk.daʊn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, knock.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɒk.daʊn/
Division By Letters
knock-down
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Knockdown
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 | n | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | aʊ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Knockdown Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in knockdown?
Knockdown has 2 syllables, knock-down. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɒk.daʊn/.
Which syllable is stressed in knockdown?
The first syllable, knock, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of knockdown?
Knockdown has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide knockdown into syllables?
By sound, nɒk.daʊn. By letters, as a spelling guide, knock-down.