How Many Syllables In Swimsuit?
2syllables
Swimsuit has 2 syllables, swim-suit. It is a disyllabic word.
swimsuit
/ˈswɪm.suːt/ UK /ˈswɪm.suːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, swim.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/swɪm.suːt/
Division By Letters
swim-suit
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Swimsuit
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 | sw | ɪ | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | s | uː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Swimsuit Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in swimsuit?
Swimsuit has 2 syllables, swim-suit. In British English it is transcribed /ˈswɪm.suːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in swimsuit?
The first syllable, swim, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of swimsuit?
Swimsuit has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide swimsuit into syllables?
By sound, swɪm.suːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, swim-suit.