How Many Syllables In Blacken?
2syllables
Blacken has 2 syllables, black-en. It is a disyllabic word.
blacken
/ˈblæk.ən/ UK /ˈblæk.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, black.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/blæk.ən/
Division By Letters
black-en
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blacken
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 | bl | æ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Blacken Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in blacken?
Blacken has 2 syllables, black-en. In British English it is transcribed /ˈblæk.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in blacken?
The first syllable, black, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blacken?
Blacken has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blacken into syllables?
By sound, blæk.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, black-en.