How Many Syllables In Pollen?
2syllables
Pollen has 2 syllables, poll-en. It is a disyllabic word.
pollen
/ˈpɒl.ən/ UK /ˈpɑː.lən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, poll.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/pɒl.ən/
Division By Letters
poll-en
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pollen
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 | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Pollen Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pollen?
Pollen has 2 syllables, poll-en. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɒl.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in pollen?
The first syllable, poll, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pollen?
Pollen has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pollen into syllables?
By sound, pɒl.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, poll-en.