How Many Syllables In Stipend?
2syllables
Stipend has 2 syllables, sti-pend. It is a disyllabic word.
stipend
/ˈstaɪ.pend/ UK /ˈstaɪ.pend/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sti.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/staɪ.pend/
Division By Letters
sti-pend
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stipend
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 | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | p | e | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Stipend Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stipend?
Stipend has 2 syllables, sti-pend. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstaɪ.pend/.
Which syllable is stressed in stipend?
The first syllable, sti, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stipend?
Stipend has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stipend into syllables?
By sound, staɪ.pend. By letters, as a spelling guide, sti-pend.