How Many Syllables In Apron?
2syllables
Apron has 2 syllables, a-pron. It is a disyllabic word.
apron
/ˈeɪ.prən/ UK /ˈeɪ.prən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, a.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/eɪ.prən/
Division By Letters
a-pron
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apron
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 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | pr | ə | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Apron Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in apron?
Apron has 2 syllables, a-pron. In British English it is transcribed /ˈeɪ.prən/.
Which syllable is stressed in apron?
The first syllable, a, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apron?
Apron has the structure V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apron into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.prən. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-pron.