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