How Many Syllables In Password?
2syllables
Password has 2 syllables, pass-word. It is a disyllabic word.
password
/ˈpɑːs.wɜːd/ UK /ˈpæs.wɝːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pass.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɑːs.wɜːd/
Division By Letters
pass-word
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Password
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 | w | ɜː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Password Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in password?
Password has 2 syllables, pass-word. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɑːs.wɜːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in password?
The first syllable, pass, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of password?
Password has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide password into syllables?
By sound, pɑːs.wɜːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, pass-word.