How Many Syllables In Triphthong?
2syllables
Triphthong has 2 syllables, triph-thong. It is a disyllabic word.
triphthong
/ˈtrɪf.θɒŋ/ UK /ˈtrɪf.θɔːŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, triph.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/trɪf.θɒŋ/
Division By Letters
triph-thong
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Triphthong
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 | ɪ | f | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | θ | ɒ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Triphthong Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈtrɪf.θɒŋ/ | /ˈtrɪf.θɔːŋ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈtrɪp.θɒŋ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in triphthong?
Triphthong has 2 syllables, triph-thong. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtrɪf.θɒŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in triphthong?
The first syllable, triph, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of triphthong?
Triphthong has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide triphthong into syllables?
By sound, trɪf.θɒŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, triph-thong.