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