How Many Syllables In Coupon?
2syllables
Coupon has 2 syllables, cou-pon. It is a disyllabic word.
coupon
/ˈkuː.pɒn/ UK /ˈkuː.pɑːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cou.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kuː.pɒn/
Division By Letters
cou-pon
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coupon
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 | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | p | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Coupon Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in coupon?
Coupon has 2 syllables, cou-pon. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkuː.pɒn/.
Which syllable is stressed in coupon?
The first syllable, cou, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coupon?
Coupon has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coupon into syllables?
By sound, kuː.pɒn. By letters, as a spelling guide, cou-pon.