How Many Syllables In Takeoff?
2syllables
Takeoff has 2 syllables, tak-eoff. It is a disyllabic word.
takeoff
/ˈteɪk.ɒf/ UK /ˈteɪk.ɔːf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tak.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/teɪk.ɒf/
Division By Letters
tak-eoff
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Takeoff
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 | t | eɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɒ | f | VC | closed |
Why Takeoff Divides Here
- Syllable 1 ends in /k/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in takeoff?
Takeoff has 2 syllables, tak-eoff. In British English it is transcribed /ˈteɪk.ɒf/.
Which syllable is stressed in takeoff?
The first syllable, tak, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of takeoff?
Takeoff has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide takeoff into syllables?
By sound, teɪk.ɒf. By letters, as a spelling guide, tak-eoff.