How Many Syllables In Postcard?
2syllables
Postcard has 2 syllables, post-card. It is a disyllabic word.
postcard
/ˈpəʊst.kɑːd/ UK /ˈpoʊst.kɑːrd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, post.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pəʊst.kɑːd/
Division By Letters
post-card
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Postcard
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 | əʊ | st | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | k | ɑː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Postcard 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 postcard?
Postcard has 2 syllables, post-card. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpəʊst.kɑːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in postcard?
The first syllable, post, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of postcard?
Postcard has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide postcard into syllables?
By sound, pəʊst.kɑːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, post-card.