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