How Many Syllables In Upstairs?
2syllables
Upstairs has 2 syllables, up-stairs. It is a disyllabic word.
upstairs
/ˌʌpˈsteəz/ UK /ˌʌpˈsterz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stairs.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ʌp.steəz/
Division By Letters
up-stairs
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Upstairs
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ʌ | p | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | st | eə | z | CCVC | closed |
Why Upstairs Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in upstairs?
Upstairs has 2 syllables, up-stairs. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌpˈsteəz/.
Which syllable is stressed in upstairs?
The second syllable, stairs, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of upstairs?
Upstairs has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide upstairs into syllables?
By sound, ʌp.steəz. By letters, as a spelling guide, up-stairs.