How Many Syllables In Downtrodden?
3syllables
Downtrodden has 3 syllables, down-tro-dden. It is a trisyllabic word.
downtrodden
/ˈdaʊn.trɒd.ən/ UK /ˈdaʊn.trɑː.dən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, down.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/daʊn.trɒd.ən/
Division By Letters
down-tro-dden
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Downtrodden
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 | aʊ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | ɒ | d | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Downtrodden Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /d/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in downtrodden?
Downtrodden has 3 syllables, down-tro-dden. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdaʊn.trɒd.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in downtrodden?
The first syllable, down, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of downtrodden?
Downtrodden has the structure CVC/CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide downtrodden into syllables?
By sound, daʊn.trɒd.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, down-tro-dden.