How Many Syllables In Staircase?
2syllables
Staircase has 2 syllables, stair-case. It is a disyllabic word.
staircase
/ˈsteə.keɪs/ UK /ˈster.keɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stair.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/steə.keɪs/
Division By Letters
stair-case
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Staircase
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 | st | eə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | k | eɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Staircase Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in staircase?
Staircase has 2 syllables, stair-case. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsteə.keɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in staircase?
The first syllable, stair, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of staircase?
Staircase has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide staircase into syllables?
By sound, steə.keɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, stair-case.