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