How Many Syllables In Covenant?
3syllables
Covenant has 3 syllables, cov-en-ant. It is a trisyllabic word.
covenant
/ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ UK /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cov.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VCC
Division By Sound
/kʌv.ən.ənt/
Division By Letters
cov-en-ant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Covenant
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 | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | nt | VCC | closed |
Why Covenant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in covenant?
Covenant has 3 syllables, cov-en-ant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in covenant?
The first syllable, cov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of covenant?
Covenant has the structure CVC/VC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide covenant into syllables?
By sound, kʌv.ən.ənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, cov-en-ant.