How Many Syllables In Offload?
2syllables
Offload has 2 syllables, off-load. It is a disyllabic word.
offload
/ˌɒfˈləʊd/ UK /ˌɔːfˈloʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, load.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒf.ləʊd/
Division By Letters
off-load
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Offload
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɒ | f | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | l | əʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Offload 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 offload?
Offload has 2 syllables, off-load. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɒfˈləʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in offload?
The second syllable, load, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of offload?
Offload has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide offload into syllables?
By sound, ɒf.ləʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, off-load.