How Many Syllables In Second?
2syllables
Second has 2 syllables, sec-ond. It is a disyllabic word.
second
/ˈsek.ənd/ UK /ˈsek.ənd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sec.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/sek.ənd/
Division By Letters
sec-ond
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Second
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 | s | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | nd | VCC | closed |
Why Second Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in second?
Second has 2 syllables, sec-ond. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsek.ənd/.
Which syllable is stressed in second?
The first syllable, sec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of second?
Second has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide second into syllables?
By sound, sek.ənd. By letters, as a spelling guide, sec-ond.