How Many Syllables In Drunken?
2syllables
Drunken has 2 syllables, drun-ken. It is a disyllabic word.
drunken
/ˈdrʌŋ.kən/ UK /ˈdrʌŋ.kən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, drun.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/drʌŋ.kən/
Division By Letters
drun-ken
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Drunken
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 | ʌ | ŋ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Drunken Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in drunken?
Drunken has 2 syllables, drun-ken. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdrʌŋ.kən/.
Which syllable is stressed in drunken?
The first syllable, drun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of drunken?
Drunken has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide drunken into syllables?
By sound, drʌŋ.kən. By letters, as a spelling guide, drun-ken.