How Many Syllables In Curtain?
2syllables
Curtain has 2 syllables, cur-tain. It is a disyllabic word.
curtain
/ˈkɜː.tən/ UK /ˈkɝː.t̬ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɜː.tən/
Division By Letters
cur-tain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Curtain
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Curtain Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈkɜː.tən/ | /ˈkɝː.t̬ən/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈkɜː.tɪn/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in curtain?
Curtain has 2 syllables, cur-tain. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɜː.tən/.
Which syllable is stressed in curtain?
The first syllable, cur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of curtain?
Curtain has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide curtain into syllables?
By sound, kɜː.tən. By letters, as a spelling guide, cur-tain.