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