How Many Syllables In Adjoin?
2syllables
Adjoin has 2 syllables, ad-join. It is a disyllabic word.
adjoin
/əˈdʒɔɪn/ UK /əˈdʒɔɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, join.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.dʒɔɪn/
Division By Letters
ad-join
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Adjoin
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 | dʒ | ɔɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Adjoin Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in adjoin?
Adjoin has 2 syllables, ad-join. In British English it is transcribed /əˈdʒɔɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in adjoin?
The second syllable, join, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of adjoin?
Adjoin has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide adjoin into syllables?
By sound, ə.dʒɔɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-join.