How Many Syllables In Kathleen?
2syllables
Kathleen has 2 syllables, kath-leen. It is a disyllabic word.
kathleen
/ˈkæθ.liːn/ UK /kæθˈliːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, kath.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæθ.liːn/
Division By Letters
kath-leen
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Kathleen
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 | k | æ | θ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | iː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Kathleen Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /θ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Kathleen?
Kathleen has 2 syllables, kath-leen. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæθ.liːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in Kathleen?
The first syllable, kath, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Kathleen?
Kathleen has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Kathleen into syllables?
By sound, kæθ.liːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, kath-leen.