How Many Syllables In Teaspoon?
2syllables
Teaspoon has 2 syllables, tea-spoon. It is a disyllabic word.
teaspoon
/ˈtiː.spuːn/ UK /ˈtiː.spuːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/tiː.spuːn/
Division By Letters
tea-spoon
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Teaspoon
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | sp | uː | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Teaspoon Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in teaspoon?
Teaspoon has 2 syllables, tea-spoon. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtiː.spuːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in teaspoon?
The first syllable, tea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of teaspoon?
Teaspoon has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide teaspoon into syllables?
By sound, tiː.spuːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, tea-spoon.