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