How Many Syllables In Yoghurt?
2syllables
Yoghurt has 2 syllables, yogh-urt. It is a disyllabic word.
yoghurt
/ˈjɒɡ.ət/ UK /ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, yogh.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/jɒɡ.ət/
Division By Letters
yogh-urt
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Yoghurt
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 | j | ɒ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | t | VC | closed |
Why Yoghurt Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈjɒɡ.ət/ | /ˈjoʊ.ɡɚt/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈjəʊ.ɡət/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in yoghurt?
Yoghurt has 2 syllables, yogh-urt. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjɒɡ.ət/.
Which syllable is stressed in yoghurt?
The first syllable, yogh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of yoghurt?
Yoghurt has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide yoghurt into syllables?
By sound, jɒɡ.ət. By letters, as a spelling guide, yogh-urt.