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