How Many Syllables In Chosen?
2syllables
Chosen has 2 syllables, cho-sen. It is a disyllabic word.
chosen
/ˈtʃəʊ.zən/ UK /ˈtʃoʊ.zən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cho.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/tʃəʊ.zən/
Division By Letters
cho-sen
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Chosen
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 | tʃ | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | z | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Chosen 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 chosen?
Chosen has 2 syllables, cho-sen. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃəʊ.zən/.
Which syllable is stressed in chosen?
The first syllable, cho, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of chosen?
Chosen has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide chosen into syllables?
By sound, tʃəʊ.zən. By letters, as a spelling guide, cho-sen.