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