How Many Syllables In Random?
2syllables
Random has 2 syllables, ran-dom. It is a disyllabic word.
random
/ˈræn.dəm/ UK /ˈræn.dəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ran.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ræn.dəm/
Division By Letters
ran-dom
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Random
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 | r | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Random Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in random?
Random has 2 syllables, ran-dom. In British English it is transcribed /ˈræn.dəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in random?
The first syllable, ran, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of random?
Random has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide random into syllables?
By sound, ræn.dəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, ran-dom.