How Many Syllables In Wordsworth?
2syllables
Wordsworth has 2 syllables, words-worth. It is a disyllabic word.
wordsworth
/ˈwɜːdz.wɜːθ/ UK /ˈwɝːdz.wɝːθ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, words.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɜːdz.wɜːθ/
Division By Letters
words-worth
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wordsworth
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 | ɜː | dz | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɜː | θ | CVC | closed |
Why Wordsworth Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Wordsworth?
Wordsworth has 2 syllables, words-worth. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɜːdz.wɜːθ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Wordsworth?
The first syllable, words, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Wordsworth?
Wordsworth has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Wordsworth into syllables?
By sound, wɜːdz.wɜːθ. By letters, as a spelling guide, words-worth.