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