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