How Many Syllables In Maiden?
2syllables
Maiden has 2 syllables, mai-den. It is a disyllabic word.
maiden
/ˈmeɪ.dən/ UK /ˈmeɪ.dən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mai.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/meɪ.dən/
Division By Letters
mai-den
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Maiden
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 | m | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Maiden Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in maiden?
Maiden has 2 syllables, mai-den. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmeɪ.dən/.
Which syllable is stressed in maiden?
The first syllable, mai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of maiden?
Maiden has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide maiden into syllables?
By sound, meɪ.dən. By letters, as a spelling guide, mai-den.