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