How Many Syllables In Carton?
2syllables
Carton has 2 syllables, car-ton. It is a disyllabic word.
carton
/ˈkɑː.tən/ UK /ˈkɑːr.t̬ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, car.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɑː.tən/
Division By Letters
car-ton
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Carton
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 | k | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Carton Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in carton?
Carton has 2 syllables, car-ton. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɑː.tən/.
Which syllable is stressed in carton?
The first syllable, car, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of carton?
Carton has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide carton into syllables?
By sound, kɑː.tən. By letters, as a spelling guide, car-ton.