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