How Many Syllables In Thirteen?
2syllables
Thirteen has 2 syllables, thir-teen. It is a disyllabic word.
thirteen
/ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ UK /ˌθɝːˈtiːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, teen.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/θɜː.tiːn/
Division By Letters
thir-teen
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Thirteen
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | θ | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | iː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Thirteen Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in thirteen?
Thirteen has 2 syllables, thir-teen. In British English it is transcribed /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in thirteen?
The second syllable, teen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of thirteen?
Thirteen has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide thirteen into syllables?
By sound, θɜː.tiːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, thir-teen.