How Many Syllables In Sinew?
2syllables
Sinew has 2 syllables, sin-ew. It is a disyllabic word.
sinew
/ˈsɪn.juː/ UK /ˈsɪn.juː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sin.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sɪn.juː/
Division By Letters
sin-ew
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sinew
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 | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Sinew Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sinew?
Sinew has 2 syllables, sin-ew. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪn.juː/.
Which syllable is stressed in sinew?
The first syllable, sin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sinew?
Sinew has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sinew into syllables?
By sound, sɪn.juː. By letters, as a spelling guide, sin-ew.