How Many Syllables In Wallet?
2syllables
Wallet has 2 syllables, wall-et. It is a disyllabic word.
wallet
/ˈwɒl.ɪt/ UK /ˈwɑː.lɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wall.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/wɒl.ɪt/
Division By Letters
wall-et
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wallet
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 | w | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Wallet Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wallet?
Wallet has 2 syllables, wall-et. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɒl.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in wallet?
The first syllable, wall, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wallet?
Wallet has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wallet into syllables?
By sound, wɒl.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, wall-et.