How Many Syllables In Pluto?
2syllables
Pluto has 2 syllables, plu-to. It is a disyllabic word.
pluto
/ˈpluː.təʊ/ UK /ˈpluː.t̬oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, plu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/pluː.təʊ/
Division By Letters
plu-to
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pluto
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 | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | t | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Pluto 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 Pluto?
Pluto has 2 syllables, plu-to. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpluː.təʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Pluto?
The first syllable, plu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Pluto?
Pluto has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Pluto into syllables?
By sound, pluː.təʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, plu-to.