How Many Syllables In Tariff?
2syllables
Tariff has 2 syllables, tar-iff. It is a disyllabic word.
tariff
/ˈtær.ɪf/ UK /ˈter.ɪf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tar.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/tær.ɪf/
Division By Letters
tar-iff
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tariff
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 | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | f | VC | closed |
Why Tariff Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tariff?
Tariff has 2 syllables, tar-iff. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtær.ɪf/.
Which syllable is stressed in tariff?
The first syllable, tar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tariff?
Tariff has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tariff into syllables?
By sound, tær.ɪf. By letters, as a spelling guide, tar-iff.