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