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