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