How Many Syllables In Brazen?
2syllables
Brazen has 2 syllables, bra-zen. It is a disyllabic word.
brazen
/ˈbreɪ.zən/ UK /ˈbreɪ.zən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/breɪ.zən/
Division By Letters
bra-zen
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Brazen
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 | br | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | z | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Brazen Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in brazen?
Brazen has 2 syllables, bra-zen. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbreɪ.zən/.
Which syllable is stressed in brazen?
The first syllable, bra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of brazen?
Brazen has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide brazen into syllables?
By sound, breɪ.zən. By letters, as a spelling guide, bra-zen.