How Many Syllables In Pregnant?
2syllables
Pregnant has 2 syllables, pregn-ant. It is a disyllabic word.
pregnant
/ˈpreɡ.nənt/ UK /ˈpreɡ.nənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pregn.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/preɡ.nənt/
Division By Letters
pregn-ant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pregnant
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 | pr | e | ɡ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | n | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Pregnant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pregnant?
Pregnant has 2 syllables, pregn-ant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpreɡ.nənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in pregnant?
The first syllable, pregn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pregnant?
Pregnant has the structure CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pregnant into syllables?
By sound, preɡ.nənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pregn-ant.