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