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