How Many Syllables In Rotund?
2syllables
Rotund has 2 syllables, ro-tund. It is a disyllabic word.
rotund
/rəʊˈtʌnd/ UK /roʊˈtʌnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tund.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rəʊ.tʌnd/
Division By Letters
ro-tund
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rotund
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ʌ | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Rotund 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 rotund?
Rotund has 2 syllables, ro-tund. In British English it is transcribed /rəʊˈtʌnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in rotund?
The second syllable, tund, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rotund?
Rotund has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rotund into syllables?
By sound, rəʊ.tʌnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, ro-tund.