How Many Syllables In Prospect?
2syllables
Prospect has 2 syllables, pros-pect. It is a disyllabic word.
prospect
/ˈprɒs.pekt/ UK /ˈprɑː.spekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pros.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/prɒs.pekt/
Division By Letters
pros-pect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prospect
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 | pr | ɒ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | p | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Prospect Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈprɒs.pekt/ | /ˈprɑː.spekt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /prəˈspekt/ | /ˈprɑː.spekt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prospect?
Prospect has 2 syllables, pros-pect. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɒs.pekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in prospect?
The first syllable, pros, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prospect?
Prospect has the structure CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prospect into syllables?
By sound, prɒs.pekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pros-pect.