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