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