How Many Syllables In Sonnet?
2syllables
Sonnet has 2 syllables, sonn-et. It is a disyllabic word.
sonnet
/ˈsɒn.ɪt/ UK /ˈsɑː.nət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sonn.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/sɒn.ɪt/
Division By Letters
sonn-et
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sonnet
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 | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Sonnet Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sonnet?
Sonnet has 2 syllables, sonn-et. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɒn.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in sonnet?
The first syllable, sonn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sonnet?
Sonnet has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sonnet into syllables?
By sound, sɒn.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, sonn-et.