How Many Syllables In Stand-up?
2syllables
Stand-up has 2 syllables, stand-up. It is a disyllabic word.
standup
/ˈstænd.ʌp/ UK /ˈstænd.ʌp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stand.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/VC
Division By Sound
/stænd.ʌp/
Division By Letters
stand-up
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stand-up
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 | æ | nd | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 | – | ʌ | p | VC | closed |
Why Stand-up Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /nd/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stand-up?
Stand-up has 2 syllables, stand-up. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstænd.ʌp/.
Which syllable is stressed in stand-up?
The first syllable, stand, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stand-up?
Stand-up has the structure CCVCC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stand-up into syllables?
By sound, stænd.ʌp. By letters, as a spelling guide, stand-up.