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