How Many Syllables In Platform?
2syllables
Platform has 2 syllables, plat-form. It is a disyllabic word.
platform
/ˈplæt.fɔːm/ UK /ˈplæt.fɔːrm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, plat.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/plæt.fɔːm/
Division By Letters
plat-form
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Platform
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 | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ɔː | m | CVC | closed |
Why Platform Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in platform?
Platform has 2 syllables, plat-form. In British English it is transcribed /ˈplæt.fɔːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in platform?
The first syllable, plat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of platform?
Platform has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide platform into syllables?
By sound, plæt.fɔːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, plat-form.