How Many Syllables In Listen?
2syllables
Listen has 2 syllables, list-en. It is a disyllabic word.
listen
/ˈlɪs.ən/ UK /ˈlɪs.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, list.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/lɪs.ən/
Division By Letters
list-en
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Listen
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 | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Listen Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in listen?
Listen has 2 syllables, list-en. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɪs.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in listen?
The first syllable, list, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of listen?
Listen has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide listen into syllables?
By sound, lɪs.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, list-en.