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