How Many Syllables In OPEC?
2syllables
OPEC has 2 syllables, o-pec. It is a disyllabic word.
opec
/ˈəʊ.pek/ UK /ˈoʊ.pek/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, o.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/əʊ.pek/
Division By Letters
o-pec
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of OPEC
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 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 | p | e | k | CVC | closed |
Why OPEC Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in OPEC?
OPEC has 2 syllables, o-pec. In British English it is transcribed /ˈəʊ.pek/.
Which syllable is stressed in OPEC?
The first syllable, o, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of OPEC?
OPEC has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide OPEC into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.pek. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-pec.