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