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