How Many Syllables In Learned?
2syllables
Learned has 2 syllables, lear-ned. It is a disyllabic word.
learned
/ˈlɜː.nɪd/ UK /ˈlɝː.nɪd/ US
Learned can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /lɜːnd/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lear.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/lɜː.nɪd/
Division By Letters
lear-ned
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Learned
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Learned Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjective | /ˈlɜː.nɪd/ | /ˈlɝː.nɪd/ | 2 |
| Past form of the verb | /lɜːnd/ | /lɝːnd/ | 1 |
| Past form of the verb | /lɜːnt/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in learned?
Learned has 2 syllables, lear-ned. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɜː.nɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in learned?
The first syllable, lear, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of learned?
Learned has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide learned into syllables?
By sound, lɜː.nɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, lear-ned.