How Many Syllables In Spotify?
3syllables
Spotify has 3 syllables, spot-i-fy. It is a trisyllabic word.
spotify
/ˈspɒt.ɪ.faɪ/ UK /ˈspɑː.t̬ə.faɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, spot.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/spɒt.ɪ.faɪ/
Division By Letters
spot-i-fy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Spotify
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 | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Spotify Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Spotify?
Spotify has 3 syllables, spot-i-fy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈspɒt.ɪ.faɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Spotify?
The first syllable, spot, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Spotify?
Spotify has the structure CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Spotify into syllables?
By sound, spɒt.ɪ.faɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, spot-i-fy.