How Many Syllables In Sunrise?
2syllables
Sunrise has 2 syllables, sun-rise. It is a disyllabic word.
sunrise
/ˈsʌn.raɪz/ UK /ˈsʌn.raɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sun.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sʌn.raɪz/
Division By Letters
sun-rise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sunrise
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 | r | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Sunrise 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 sunrise?
Sunrise has 2 syllables, sun-rise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌn.raɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in sunrise?
The first syllable, sun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sunrise?
Sunrise has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sunrise into syllables?
By sound, sʌn.raɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, sun-rise.