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