How Many Syllables In Sixty?
2syllables
Sixty has 2 syllables, six-ty. It is a disyllabic word.
sixty
/ˈsɪk.sti/ UK /ˈsɪk.sti/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, six.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV
Division By Sound
/sɪk.sti/
Division By Letters
six-ty
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sixty
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 | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | st | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Sixty Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sixty?
Sixty has 2 syllables, six-ty. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪk.sti/.
Which syllable is stressed in sixty?
The first syllable, six, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sixty?
Sixty has the structure CVC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sixty into syllables?
By sound, sɪk.sti. By letters, as a spelling guide, six-ty.