How Many Syllables In Runoff?
2syllables
Runoff has 2 syllables, run-off. It is a disyllabic word.
runoff
/ˈrʌn.ɒf/ UK /ˈrʌn.ɔːf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, run.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/rʌn.ɒf/
Division By Letters
run-off
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Runoff
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 | r | ʌ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɒ | f | VC | closed |
Why Runoff Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in runoff?
Runoff has 2 syllables, run-off. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrʌn.ɒf/.
Which syllable is stressed in runoff?
The first syllable, run, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of runoff?
Runoff has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide runoff into syllables?
By sound, rʌn.ɒf. By letters, as a spelling guide, run-off.