How Many Syllables In Risotto?
3syllables
Risotto has 3 syllables, ri-sott-o. It is a trisyllabic word.
risotto
/rɪˈzɒt.əʊ/ UK /rɪˈsɔː.t̬oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sott.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/rɪ.zɒt.əʊ/
Division By Letters
ri-sott-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Risotto
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | z | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Risotto Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in risotto?
Risotto has 3 syllables, ri-sott-o. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈzɒt.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in risotto?
The second syllable, sott, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of risotto?
Risotto has the structure CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide risotto into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.zɒt.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ri-sott-o.