Definition
An onset is the part of the syllable that precedes the vowel of the syllable.
Examples
Here are some examples of syllables divided into onsets and rimes
|
Word |
Onset |
Rime |
|---|---|---|
|
I |
|
I |
|
it |
|
it |
|
sit |
s |
it |
|
spit |
sp |
it |
|
split |
spl |
it |
|
spoil |
sp |
oil |
|
pie |
p |
ie |