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