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