How Many Syllables In Opponent?
3syllables
Opponent has 3 syllables, o-ppo-nent. It is a trisyllabic word.
opponent
/əˈpəʊ.nənt/ UK /əˈpoʊ.nənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ppo.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.pəʊ.nənt/
Division By Letters
o-ppo-nent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Opponent
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Opponent Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in opponent?
Opponent has 3 syllables, o-ppo-nent. In British English it is transcribed /əˈpəʊ.nənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in opponent?
The second syllable, ppo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of opponent?
Opponent has the structure V/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide opponent into syllables?
By sound, ə.pəʊ.nənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-ppo-nent.