How Many Syllables In Broaden?
2syllables
Broaden has 2 syllables, broa-den. It is a disyllabic word.
broaden
/ˈbrɔː.dən/ UK /ˈbrɔː.dən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, broa.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/brɔː.dən/
Division By Letters
broa-den
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Broaden
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 | br | ɔː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Broaden 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 broaden?
Broaden has 2 syllables, broa-den. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbrɔː.dən/.
Which syllable is stressed in broaden?
The first syllable, broa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of broaden?
Broaden has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide broaden into syllables?
By sound, brɔː.dən. By letters, as a spelling guide, broa-den.