How Many Syllables In Chaplain?
2syllables
Chaplain has 2 syllables, chap-lain. It is a disyllabic word.
chaplain
/ˈtʃæp.lɪn/ UK /ˈtʃæp.lɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chap.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/tʃæp.lɪn/
Division By Letters
chap-lain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chaplain
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 | tʃ | æ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Chaplain Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈtʃæp.lɪn/ | /ˈtʃæp.lɪn/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈtʃæp.lən/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chaplain?
Chaplain has 2 syllables, chap-lain. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃæp.lɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in chaplain?
The first syllable, chap, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chaplain?
Chaplain has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chaplain into syllables?
By sound, tʃæp.lɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, chap-lain.