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