How Many Syllables In Passport?
2syllables
Passport has 2 syllables, pass-port. It is a disyllabic word.
passport
/ˈpɑːs.pɔːt/ UK /ˈpæs.pɔːrt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pass.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɑːs.pɔːt/
Division By Letters
pass-port
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Passport
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 | p | ɑː | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ɔː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Passport 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 passport?
Passport has 2 syllables, pass-port. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɑːs.pɔːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in passport?
The first syllable, pass, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of passport?
Passport has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide passport into syllables?
By sound, pɑːs.pɔːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pass-port.