How Many Syllables In Falcon?
2syllables
Falcon has 2 syllables, fal-con. It is a disyllabic word.
falcon
/ˈfɔːl.kən/ UK /ˈfæl.kən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɔːl.kən/
Division By Letters
fal-con
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Falcon
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 | f | ɔː | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Falcon Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in falcon?
Falcon has 2 syllables, fal-con. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfɔːl.kən/.
Which syllable is stressed in falcon?
The first syllable, fal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of falcon?
Falcon has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide falcon into syllables?
By sound, fɔːl.kən. By letters, as a spelling guide, fal-con.