How Many Syllables In Postpone?
2syllables
Postpone has 2 syllables, pos-tpone. It is a disyllabic word.
postpone
/pəˈspəʊn/ UK /poʊˈspoʊn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tpone.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/pə.spəʊn/
Division By Letters
pos-tpone
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Postpone
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | sp | əʊ | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Postpone Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in postpone?
Postpone has 2 syllables, pos-tpone. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈspəʊn/.
Which syllable is stressed in postpone?
The second syllable, tpone, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of postpone?
Postpone has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide postpone into syllables?
By sound, pə.spəʊn. By letters, as a spelling guide, pos-tpone.