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