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