How Many Syllables In Burgeon?
2syllables
Burgeon has 2 syllables, bur-geon. It is a disyllabic word.
burgeon
/ˈbɜː.dʒən/ UK /ˈbɝː.dʒən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɜː.dʒən/
Division By Letters
bur-geon
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Burgeon
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 | b | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Burgeon 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 burgeon?
Burgeon has 2 syllables, bur-geon. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbɜː.dʒən/.
Which syllable is stressed in burgeon?
The first syllable, bur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of burgeon?
Burgeon has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide burgeon into syllables?
By sound, bɜː.dʒən. By letters, as a spelling guide, bur-geon.