How Many Syllables In Office?
2syllables
Office has 2 syllables, off-ice. It is a disyllabic word.
office
/ˈɒf.ɪs/ UK /ˈɔː.fɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, off.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɒf.ɪs/
Division By Letters
off-ice
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Office
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 | – | ɒ | f | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
Why Office Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in office?
Office has 2 syllables, off-ice. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒf.ɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in office?
The first syllable, off, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of office?
Office has the structure VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide office into syllables?
By sound, ɒf.ɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, off-ice.