How Many Syllables In Pardon?
2syllables
Pardon has 2 syllables, par-don. It is a disyllabic word.
pardon
/ˈpɑː.dən/ UK /ˈpɑːr.dən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, par.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɑː.dən/
Division By Letters
par-don
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pardon
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 | p | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Pardon 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 pardon?
Pardon has 2 syllables, par-don. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɑː.dən/.
Which syllable is stressed in pardon?
The first syllable, par, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pardon?
Pardon has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pardon into syllables?
By sound, pɑː.dən. By letters, as a spelling guide, par-don.