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