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