How Many Syllables In Stucco?
2syllables
Stucco has 2 syllables, stucc-o. It is a disyllabic word.
stucco
/ˈstʌk.əʊ/ UK /ˈstʌk.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stucc.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/stʌk.əʊ/
Division By Letters
stucc-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stucco
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 | ʌ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Stucco Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stucco?
Stucco has 2 syllables, stucc-o. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstʌk.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in stucco?
The first syllable, stucc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stucco?
Stucco has the structure CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stucco into syllables?
By sound, stʌk.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, stucc-o.