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