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