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