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