How Many Syllables In Neutron?
2syllables
Neutron has 2 syllables, neu-tron. It is a disyllabic word.
neutron
/ˈnjuː.trɒn/ UK /ˈnuː.trɑːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, neu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/njuː.trɒn/
Division By Letters
neu-tron
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Neutron
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 | nj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | tr | ɒ | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Neutron Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in neutron?
Neutron has 2 syllables, neu-tron. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnjuː.trɒn/.
Which syllable is stressed in neutron?
The first syllable, neu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of neutron?
Neutron has the structure CCV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide neutron into syllables?
By sound, njuː.trɒn. By letters, as a spelling guide, neu-tron.