How Many Syllables In Transport?
2syllables
Transport has 2 syllables, tran-sport. It is a disyllabic word.
transport
/ˈtræn.spɔːt/ UK /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tran.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/træn.spɔːt/
Division By Letters
tran-sport
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transport
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 | tr | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | sp | ɔː | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Transport Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈtræn.spɔːt/ | /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /trænˈspɔːt/ | /trænˈspɔːrt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in transport?
Transport has 2 syllables, tran-sport. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtræn.spɔːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in transport?
The first syllable, tran, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transport?
Transport has the structure CCVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transport into syllables?
By sound, træn.spɔːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, tran-sport.