How Many Syllables In Turn-off?
2syllables
Turn-off has 2 syllables, turn-off. It is a disyllabic word.
turnoff
/ˈtɜːn.ɒf/ UK /ˈtɝːn.ɔːf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, turn.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/tɜːn.ɒf/
Division By Letters
turn-off
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Turn-off
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 | ɜː | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɒ | f | VC | closed |
Why Turn-off Divides Here
- Syllable 1 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in turn-off?
Turn-off has 2 syllables, turn-off. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɜːn.ɒf/.
Which syllable is stressed in turn-off?
The first syllable, turn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of turn-off?
Turn-off has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide turn-off into syllables?
By sound, tɜːn.ɒf. By letters, as a spelling guide, turn-off.