How Many Syllables In Worldwide?
2syllables
Worldwide has 2 syllables, world-wide. It is a disyllabic word.
worldwide
/ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/ UK /ˌwɝːldˈwaɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, wide.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɜːld.waɪd/
Division By Letters
world-wide
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Worldwide
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | w | ɜː | ld | CVCC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | w | aɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Worldwide 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 worldwide?
Worldwide has 2 syllables, world-wide. In British English it is transcribed /ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in worldwide?
The second syllable, wide, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of worldwide?
Worldwide has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide worldwide into syllables?
By sound, wɜːld.waɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, world-wide.