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