How Many Syllables In Spondee?
2syllables
Spondee has 2 syllables, spon-dee. It is a disyllabic word.
spondee
/ˈspɒn.diː/ UK /ˈspɑːn.diː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spon.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/spɒn.diː/
Division By Letters
spon-dee
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spondee
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 | sp | ɒ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | d | iː | – | CV | open |
Why Spondee Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in spondee?
Spondee has 2 syllables, spon-dee. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspɒn.diː/.
Which syllable is stressed in spondee?
The first syllable, spon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of spondee?
Spondee has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide spondee into syllables?
By sound, spɒn.diː. By letters, as a spelling guide, spon-dee.