How Many Syllables In Even?
2syllables
Even has 2 syllables, e-ven. It is a disyllabic word.
even
/ˈiː.vən/ UK /ˈiː.vən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, e.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/iː.vən/
Division By Letters
e-ven
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Even
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 | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 2 | v | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Even Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in even?
Even has 2 syllables, e-ven. In British English it is transcribed /ˈiː.vən/.
Which syllable is stressed in even?
The first syllable, e, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of even?
Even has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide even into syllables?
By sound, iː.vən. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-ven.