How Many Syllables In Iran?
2syllables
Iran has 2 syllables, i-ran. It is a disyllabic word.
iran
/ɪˈrɑːn/ UK /ɪˈræn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ran.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.rɑːn/
Division By Letters
i-ran
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Iran
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | ɑː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Iran Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪˈrɑːn/ | /ɪˈræn/ | 2 |
| Also | /ɪˈræn/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Iran?
Iran has 2 syllables, i-ran. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈrɑːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in Iran?
The second syllable, ran, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Iran?
Iran has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Iran into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.rɑːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-ran.