How Many Syllables In Photo?
2syllables
Photo has 2 syllables, pho-to. It is a disyllabic word.
photo
/ˈfəʊ.təʊ/ UK /ˈfoʊ.t̬oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pho.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/fəʊ.təʊ/
Division By Letters
pho-to
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Photo
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 | f | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Photo Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in photo?
Photo has 2 syllables, pho-to. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfəʊ.təʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in photo?
The first syllable, pho, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of photo?
Photo has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide photo into syllables?
By sound, fəʊ.təʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, pho-to.