How Many Syllables In Pertain?
2syllables
Pertain has 2 syllables, per-tain. It is a disyllabic word.
pertain
/pəˈteɪn/ UK /pɚˈteɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tain.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pə.teɪn/
Division By Letters
per-tain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pertain
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | eɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Pertain Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pertain?
Pertain has 2 syllables, per-tain. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈteɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in pertain?
The second syllable, tain, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pertain?
Pertain has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pertain into syllables?
By sound, pə.teɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-tain.