How Many Syllables In Icon?
2syllables
Icon has 2 syllables, i-con. It is a disyllabic word.
icon
/ˈaɪ.kɒn/ UK /ˈaɪ.kɑːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, i.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/aɪ.kɒn/
Division By Letters
i-con
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Icon
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 | – | aɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | k | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Icon 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 icon?
Icon has 2 syllables, i-con. In British English it is transcribed /ˈaɪ.kɒn/.
Which syllable is stressed in icon?
The first syllable, i, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of icon?
Icon has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide icon into syllables?
By sound, aɪ.kɒn. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-con.