How Many Syllables In Peon?
2syllables
Peon has 2 syllables, pe-on. It is a disyllabic word.
peon
/ˈpiː.ɒn/ UK /ˈpiː.ɑːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pe.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/piː.ɒn/
Division By Letters
pe-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Peon
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ɒ | n | VC | closed |
Why Peon Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in peon?
Peon has 2 syllables, pe-on. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpiː.ɒn/.
Which syllable is stressed in peon?
The first syllable, pe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of peon?
Peon has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide peon into syllables?
By sound, piː.ɒn. By letters, as a spelling guide, pe-on.