How Many Syllables In Person?
2syllables
Person has 2 syllables, per-son. It is a disyllabic word.
person
/ˈpɜː.sən/ UK /ˈpɝː.sən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, per.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɜː.sən/
Division By Letters
per-son
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Person
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | s | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Person Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in person?
Person has 2 syllables, per-son. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɜː.sən/.
Which syllable is stressed in person?
The first syllable, per, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of person?
Person has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide person into syllables?
By sound, pɜː.sən. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-son.