How Many Syllables In Terrain?
2syllables
Terrain has 2 syllables, te-rrain. It is a disyllabic word.
terrain
/təˈreɪn/ UK /təˈreɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rrain.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/tə.reɪn/
Division By Letters
te-rrain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Terrain
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | eɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Terrain Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in terrain?
Terrain has 2 syllables, te-rrain. In British English it is transcribed /təˈreɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in terrain?
The second syllable, rrain, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of terrain?
Terrain has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide terrain into syllables?
By sound, tə.reɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, te-rrain.