How Many Syllables In Chagrin?
2syllables
Chagrin has 2 syllables, chag-rin. It is a disyllabic word.
chagrin
/ˈʃæɡ.rɪn/ UK /ʃəˈɡrɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chag.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʃæɡ.rɪn/
Division By Letters
chag-rin
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chagrin
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 | ʃ | æ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Chagrin Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈʃæɡ.rɪn/ | /ʃəˈɡrɪn/ | 2 |
| Also | /ʃəˈɡriːn/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in chagrin?
Chagrin has 2 syllables, chag-rin. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃæɡ.rɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in chagrin?
The first syllable, chag, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chagrin?
Chagrin has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chagrin into syllables?
By sound, ʃæɡ.rɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, chag-rin.