How Many Syllables In Lengthen?
2syllables
Lengthen has 2 syllables, leng-then. It is a disyllabic word.
lengthen
/ˈleŋ.θən/ UK /ˈleŋ.θən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, leng.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/leŋ.θən/
Division By Letters
leng-then
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lengthen
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 | l | e | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | θ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Lengthen Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lengthen?
Lengthen has 2 syllables, leng-then. In British English it is transcribed /ˈleŋ.θən/.
Which syllable is stressed in lengthen?
The first syllable, leng, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lengthen?
Lengthen has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lengthen into syllables?
By sound, leŋ.θən. By letters, as a spelling guide, leng-then.