How Many Syllables In Wicked?
2syllables
Wicked has 2 syllables, wick-ed. It is a disyllabic word.
wicked
/ˈwɪk.ɪd/ UK /ˈwɪk.ɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wick.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/wɪk.ɪd/
Division By Letters
wick-ed
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wicked
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 | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | d | VC | closed |
Why Wicked Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wicked?
Wicked has 2 syllables, wick-ed. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɪk.ɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in wicked?
The first syllable, wick, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wicked?
Wicked has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wicked into syllables?
By sound, wɪk.ɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, wick-ed.