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