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