How Many Syllables In Uphold?
2syllables
Uphold has 2 syllables, u-phold. It is a disyllabic word.
uphold
/ʌpˈhəʊld/ UK /ʌpˈhoʊld/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, phold.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ʌp.həʊld/
Division By Letters
u-phold
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Uphold
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ʌ | p | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | h | əʊ | ld | CVCC | closed |
Why Uphold Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in uphold?
Uphold has 2 syllables, u-phold. In British English it is transcribed /ʌpˈhəʊld/.
Which syllable is stressed in uphold?
The second syllable, phold, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of uphold?
Uphold has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide uphold into syllables?
By sound, ʌp.həʊld. By letters, as a spelling guide, u-phold.