How Many Syllables In Planet?
2syllables
Planet has 2 syllables, plan-et. It is a disyllabic word.
planet
/ˈplæn.ɪt/ UK /ˈplæn.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, plan.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/plæn.ɪt/
Division By Letters
plan-et
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Planet
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 | pl | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Planet Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in planet?
Planet has 2 syllables, plan-et. In British English it is transcribed /ˈplæn.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in planet?
The first syllable, plan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of planet?
Planet has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide planet into syllables?
By sound, plæn.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, plan-et.