How Many Syllables In Target?
2syllables
Target has 2 syllables, tar-get. It is a disyllabic word.
target
/ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/ UK /ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/tɑː.ɡɪt/
Division By Letters
tar-get
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Target
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ɡ | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Target Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in target?
Target has 2 syllables, tar-get. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in target?
The first syllable, tar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of target?
Target has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide target into syllables?
By sound, tɑː.ɡɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, tar-get.