How Many Syllables In Withstand?
2syllables
Withstand has 2 syllables, with-stand. It is a disyllabic word.
withstand
/wɪðˈstænd/ UK /wɪðˈstænd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stand.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/wɪð.stænd/
Division By Letters
with-stand
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Withstand
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | w | ɪ | ð | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | st | æ | nd | CCVCC | closed |
Why Withstand Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in withstand?
Withstand has 2 syllables, with-stand. In British English it is transcribed /wɪðˈstænd/.
Which syllable is stressed in withstand?
The second syllable, stand, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of withstand?
Withstand has the structure CVC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide withstand into syllables?
By sound, wɪð.stænd. By letters, as a spelling guide, with-stand.