How Many Syllables In Stolen?
2syllables
Stolen has 2 syllables, sto-len. It is a disyllabic word.
stolen
/ˈstəʊ.lən/ UK /ˈstoʊ.lən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sto.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/stəʊ.lən/
Division By Letters
sto-len
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stolen
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 | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | l | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Stolen 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 stolen?
Stolen has 2 syllables, sto-len. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstəʊ.lən/.
Which syllable is stressed in stolen?
The first syllable, sto, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stolen?
Stolen has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stolen into syllables?
By sound, stəʊ.lən. By letters, as a spelling guide, sto-len.