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