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