How Many Syllables In Iron?
2syllables
Iron has 2 syllables, ir-on. It is a disyllabic word.
iron
/ˈaɪ.ən/ UK /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ US
Iron can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ˈaɪən/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ir.
Syllable Structure
V/VC
Division By Sound
/aɪ.ən/
Division By Letters
ir-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Iron
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 | – | aɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Iron Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈaɪ.ən/ | /ˈaɪ.ɚn/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈaɪən/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in iron?
Iron has 2 syllables, ir-on. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaɪ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in iron?
The first syllable, ir, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of iron?
Iron has the structure V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide iron into syllables?
By sound, aɪ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ir-on.