How Many Syllables In Trochee?
2syllables
Trochee has 2 syllables, tro-chee. It is a disyllabic word.
trochee
/ˈtrəʊ.kiː/ UK /ˈtroʊ.kiː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tro.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/trəʊ.kiː/
Division By Letters
tro-chee
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trochee
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 | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | k | iː | – | CV | open |
Why Trochee Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in trochee?
Trochee has 2 syllables, tro-chee. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtrəʊ.kiː/.
Which syllable is stressed in trochee?
The first syllable, tro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trochee?
Trochee has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trochee into syllables?
By sound, trəʊ.kiː. By letters, as a spelling guide, tro-chee.