How Many Syllables In Steven?
2syllables
Steven has 2 syllables, ste-ven. It is a disyllabic word.
steven
/ˈstiː.vən/ UK /ˈstiː.vən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ste.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/stiː.vən/
Division By Letters
ste-ven
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Steven
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 | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | v | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Steven Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Steven?
Steven has 2 syllables, ste-ven. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstiː.vən/.
Which syllable is stressed in Steven?
The first syllable, ste, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Steven?
Steven has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Steven into syllables?
By sound, stiː.vən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ste-ven.