How Many Syllables In Watertight?
3syllables
Watertight has 3 syllables, wa-ter-tight. It is a trisyllabic word.
watertight
/ˈwɔː.təˌtaɪt/ UK /ˈwɔː.t̬ɚˌtaɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɔː.tə.taɪt/
Division By Letters
wa-ter-tight
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Watertight
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 secondary stress | t | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Watertight Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in watertight?
Watertight has 3 syllables, wa-ter-tight. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɔː.təˌtaɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in watertight?
The first syllable, wa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of watertight?
Watertight has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide watertight into syllables?
By sound, wɔː.tə.taɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, wa-ter-tight.