How Many Syllables In Saturn?
2syllables
Saturn has 2 syllables, sat-urn. It is a disyllabic word.
saturn
/ˈsæt.ɜːn/ UK /ˈsæt.ɝːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/sæt.ɜːn/
Division By Letters
sat-urn
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Saturn
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 | s | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɜː | n | VC | closed |
Why Saturn Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Saturn?
Saturn has 2 syllables, sat-urn. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsæt.ɜːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in Saturn?
The first syllable, sat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Saturn?
Saturn has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Saturn into syllables?
By sound, sæt.ɜːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, sat-urn.