How Many Syllables In Canyon?
2syllables
Canyon has 2 syllables, can-yon. It is a disyllabic word.
canyon
/ˈkæn.jən/ UK /ˈkæn.jən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, can.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæn.jən/
Division By Letters
can-yon
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Canyon
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 | k | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Canyon Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in canyon?
Canyon has 2 syllables, can-yon. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæn.jən/.
Which syllable is stressed in canyon?
The first syllable, can, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of canyon?
Canyon has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide canyon into syllables?
By sound, kæn.jən. By letters, as a spelling guide, can-yon.