How Many Syllables In Raisin?
2syllables
Raisin has 2 syllables, rai-sin. It is a disyllabic word.
raisin
/ˈreɪ.zɪn/ UK /ˈreɪ.zɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rai.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/reɪ.zɪn/
Division By Letters
rai-sin
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Raisin
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 | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | z | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Raisin Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in raisin?
Raisin has 2 syllables, rai-sin. In British English it is transcribed /ˈreɪ.zɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in raisin?
The first syllable, rai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of raisin?
Raisin has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide raisin into syllables?
By sound, reɪ.zɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, rai-sin.