How Many Syllables In Plantain?
2syllables
Plantain has 2 syllables, plan-tain. It is a disyllabic word.
plantain
/ˈplæn.tɪn/ UK /ˈplæn.t̬ɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, plan.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/plæn.tɪn/
Division By Letters
plan-tain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Plantain
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 | pl | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Plantain Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈplæn.tɪn/ | /ˈplæn.t̬ɪn/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈplæn.tən/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in plantain?
Plantain has 2 syllables, plan-tain. In British English it is transcribed /ˈplæn.tɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in plantain?
The first syllable, plan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of plantain?
Plantain has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide plantain into syllables?
By sound, plæn.tɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, plan-tain.