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