How Many Syllables In Dandelion?
4syllables
Dandelion has 4 syllables, dan-de-li-on. It is a polysyllabic word.
dandelion
/ˈdæn.də.laɪ.ən/ UK /ˈdæn.də.laɪ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dan.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/dæn.də.laɪ.ən/
Division By Letters
dan-de-li-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dandelion
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 | d | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Dandelion Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dandelion?
Dandelion has 4 syllables, dan-de-li-on. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdæn.də.laɪ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in dandelion?
The first syllable, dan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dandelion?
Dandelion has the structure CVC/CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dandelion into syllables?
By sound, dæn.də.laɪ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, dan-de-li-on.