How Many Syllables In Walnut?
2syllables
Walnut has 2 syllables, wal-nut. It is a disyllabic word.
walnut
/ˈwɔːl.nʌt/ UK /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɔːl.nʌt/
Division By Letters
wal-nut
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Walnut
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 | w | ɔː | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | n | ʌ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Walnut Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in walnut?
Walnut has 2 syllables, wal-nut. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/.
Which syllable is stressed in walnut?
The first syllable, wal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of walnut?
Walnut has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide walnut into syllables?
By sound, wɔːl.nʌt. By letters, as a spelling guide, wal-nut.