How Many Syllables In Knockout?
2syllables
Knockout has 2 syllables, knock-out. It is a disyllabic word.
knockout
/ˈnɒk.aʊt/ UK /ˈnɑːk.aʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, knock.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/nɒk.aʊt/
Division By Letters
knock-out
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Knockout
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 | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
Why Knockout 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 knockout?
Knockout has 2 syllables, knock-out. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɒk.aʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in knockout?
The first syllable, knock, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of knockout?
Knockout has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide knockout into syllables?
By sound, nɒk.aʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, knock-out.