How Many Syllables In Benign?
2syllables
Benign has 2 syllables, be-nign. It is a disyllabic word.
benign
/bɪˈnaɪn/ UK /bɪˈnaɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nign.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.naɪn/
Division By Letters
be-nign
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Benign
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Benign Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in benign?
Benign has 2 syllables, be-nign. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈnaɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in benign?
The second syllable, nign, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of benign?
Benign has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide benign into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.naɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-nign.