How Many Syllables In Platoon?
2syllables
Platoon has 2 syllables, pla-toon. It is a disyllabic word.
platoon
/pləˈtuːn/ UK /pləˈtuːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, toon.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/plə.tuːn/
Division By Letters
pla-toon
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Platoon
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pl | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | uː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Platoon Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in platoon?
Platoon has 2 syllables, pla-toon. In British English it is transcribed /pləˈtuːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in platoon?
The second syllable, toon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of platoon?
Platoon has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide platoon into syllables?
By sound, plə.tuːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, pla-toon.