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