How Many Syllables In Wanton?
2syllables
Wanton has 2 syllables, wan-ton. It is a disyllabic word.
wanton
/ˈwɒn.tən/ UK /ˈwɑːn.t̬ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wan.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɒn.tən/
Division By Letters
wan-ton
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wanton
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 | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Wanton Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wanton?
Wanton has 2 syllables, wan-ton. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɒn.tən/.
Which syllable is stressed in wanton?
The first syllable, wan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wanton?
Wanton has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wanton into syllables?
By sound, wɒn.tən. By letters, as a spelling guide, wan-ton.