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