How Many Syllables In Rodent?
2syllables
Rodent has 2 syllables, ro-dent. It is a disyllabic word.
rodent
/ˈrəʊ.dənt/ UK /ˈroʊ.dənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ro.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rəʊ.dənt/
Division By Letters
ro-dent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rodent
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Rodent Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rodent?
Rodent has 2 syllables, ro-dent. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrəʊ.dənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in rodent?
The first syllable, ro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rodent?
Rodent has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rodent into syllables?
By sound, rəʊ.dənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ro-dent.