How Many Syllables In Pumpkin?
2syllables
Pumpkin has 2 syllables, pump-kin. It is a disyllabic word.
pumpkin
/ˈpʌmp.kɪn/ UK /ˈpʌmp.kɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pump.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/pʌmp.kɪn/
Division By Letters
pump-kin
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pumpkin
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 | ʌ | mp | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | k | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Pumpkin Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /mp/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pumpkin?
Pumpkin has 2 syllables, pump-kin. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpʌmp.kɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in pumpkin?
The first syllable, pump, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pumpkin?
Pumpkin has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pumpkin into syllables?
By sound, pʌmp.kɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, pump-kin.