How Many Syllables In Photon?
2syllables
Photon has 2 syllables, pho-ton. It is a disyllabic word.
photon
/ˈfəʊ.tɒn/ UK /ˈfoʊ.t̬ɑːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pho.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fəʊ.tɒn/
Division By Letters
pho-ton
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Photon
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 | f | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Photon 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 photon?
Photon has 2 syllables, pho-ton. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfəʊ.tɒn/.
Which syllable is stressed in photon?
The first syllable, pho, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of photon?
Photon has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide photon into syllables?
By sound, fəʊ.tɒn. By letters, as a spelling guide, pho-ton.