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