How Many Syllables In Minute?
2syllables
Minute has 2 syllables, min-ute. It is a disyllabic word.
minute
/ˈmɪn.ɪt/ UK /ˈmɪn.ət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, min.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mɪn.ɪt/
Division By Letters
min-ute
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Minute
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 | m | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Minute Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈmɪn.ɪt/ | /ˈmɪn.ət/ | 2 |
| Adjective (tiny) | /maɪˈnjuːt/ | /maɪˈnuːt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in minute?
Minute has 2 syllables, min-ute. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪn.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in minute?
The first syllable, min, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of minute?
Minute has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide minute into syllables?
By sound, mɪn.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, min-ute.