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