How Many Syllables In Software?
2syllables
Software has 2 syllables, soft-ware. It is a disyllabic word.
software
/ˈsɒft.weə/ UK /ˈsɔːft.wer/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, soft.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/sɒft.weə/
Division By Letters
soft-ware
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Software
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 | ɒ | ft | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | w | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Software Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ft/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in software?
Software has 2 syllables, soft-ware. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɒft.weə/.
Which syllable is stressed in software?
The first syllable, soft, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of software?
Software has the structure CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide software into syllables?
By sound, sɒft.weə. By letters, as a spelling guide, soft-ware.