How Many Syllables In Talent?
2syllables
Talent has 2 syllables, tal-ent. It is a disyllabic word.
talent
/ˈtæl.ənt/ UK /ˈtæl.ənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/tæl.ənt/
Division By Letters
tal-ent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Talent
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 | t | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
Why Talent Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in talent?
Talent has 2 syllables, tal-ent. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtæl.ənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in talent?
The first syllable, tal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of talent?
Talent has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide talent into syllables?
By sound, tæl.ənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, tal-ent.