How Many Syllables In Badminton?
3syllables
Badminton has 3 syllables, bad-min-ton. It is a trisyllabic word.
badminton
/ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ UK /ˈbæd.mɪn.t̬ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bad.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bæd.mɪn.tən/
Division By Letters
bad-min-ton
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Badminton
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 | b | æ | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Badminton Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in badminton?
Badminton has 3 syllables, bad-min-ton. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/.
Which syllable is stressed in badminton?
The first syllable, bad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of badminton?
Badminton has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide badminton into syllables?
By sound, bæd.mɪn.tən. By letters, as a spelling guide, bad-min-ton.