How Many Syllables In Sudan?
2syllables
Sudan has 2 syllables, su-dan. It is a disyllabic word.
sudan
/suˈdɑːn/ UK /suˈdæn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dan.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/su.dɑːn/
Division By Letters
su-dan
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sudan
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | u | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɑː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Sudan Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Sudan?
Sudan has 2 syllables, su-dan. In British English it is transcribed /suˈdɑːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in Sudan?
The second syllable, dan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Sudan?
Sudan has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Sudan into syllables?
By sound, su.dɑːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-dan.