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