How Many Syllables In Widespread?
2syllables
Widespread has 2 syllables, wide-spread. It is a disyllabic word.
widespread
/ˈwaɪd.spred/ UK /ˈwaɪd.spred/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wide.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCCVC
Division By Sound
/waɪd.spred/
Division By Letters
wide-spread
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Widespread
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 | aɪ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | spr | e | d | CCCVC | closed |
Why Widespread Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /spr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in widespread?
Widespread has 2 syllables, wide-spread. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwaɪd.spred/.
Which syllable is stressed in widespread?
The first syllable, wide, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of widespread?
Widespread has the structure CVC/CCCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide widespread into syllables?
By sound, waɪd.spred. By letters, as a spelling guide, wide-spread.