How Many Syllables In Coffin?
2syllables
Coffin has 2 syllables, coff-in. It is a disyllabic word.
coffin
/ˈkɒf.ɪn/ UK /ˈkɔː.fən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, coff.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kɒf.ɪn/
Division By Letters
coff-in
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coffin
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 | ɒ | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
Why Coffin Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in coffin?
Coffin has 2 syllables, coff-in. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒf.ɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in coffin?
The first syllable, coff, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coffin?
Coffin has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coffin into syllables?
By sound, kɒf.ɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, coff-in.