How Many Syllables In Pathogen?
3syllables
Pathogen has 3 syllables, path-o-gen. It is a trisyllabic word.
pathogen
/ˈpæθ.ə.dʒən/ UK /ˈpæθ.ə.dʒən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, path.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/pæθ.ə.dʒən/
Division By Letters
path-o-gen
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pathogen
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 | p | æ | θ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Pathogen Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /θ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pathogen?
Pathogen has 3 syllables, path-o-gen. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpæθ.ə.dʒən/.
Which syllable is stressed in pathogen?
The first syllable, path, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pathogen?
Pathogen has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pathogen into syllables?
By sound, pæθ.ə.dʒən. By letters, as a spelling guide, path-o-gen.