How Many Syllables In Stagnant?
2syllables
Stagnant has 2 syllables, stagn-ant. It is a disyllabic word.
stagnant
/ˈstæɡ.nənt/ UK /ˈstæɡ.nənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stagn.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/stæɡ.nənt/
Division By Letters
stagn-ant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stagnant
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 | st | æ | ɡ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | n | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Stagnant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stagnant?
Stagnant has 2 syllables, stagn-ant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstæɡ.nənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in stagnant?
The first syllable, stagn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stagnant?
Stagnant has the structure CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stagnant into syllables?
By sound, stæɡ.nənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, stagn-ant.