How Many Syllables In Cocoon?
2syllables
Cocoon has 2 syllables, co-coon. It is a disyllabic word.
cocoon
/kəˈkuːn/ UK /kəˈkuːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, coon.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kə.kuːn/
Division By Letters
co-coon
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cocoon
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | uː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Cocoon 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 cocoon?
Cocoon has 2 syllables, co-coon. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈkuːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in cocoon?
The second syllable, coon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cocoon?
Cocoon has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cocoon into syllables?
By sound, kə.kuːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-coon.