How Many Syllables In Darken?
2syllables
Darken has 2 syllables, dar-ken. It is a disyllabic word.
darken
/ˈdɑː.kən/ UK /ˈdɑːr.kən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɑː.kən/
Division By Letters
dar-ken
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Darken
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 | d | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Darken 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 darken?
Darken has 2 syllables, dar-ken. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɑː.kən/.
Which syllable is stressed in darken?
The first syllable, dar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of darken?
Darken has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide darken into syllables?
By sound, dɑː.kən. By letters, as a spelling guide, dar-ken.