How Many Syllables In Reason?
2syllables
Reason has 2 syllables, rea-son. It is a disyllabic word.
reason
/ˈriː.zən/ UK /ˈriː.zən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rea.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.zən/
Division By Letters
rea-son
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Reason
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | z | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Reason Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in reason?
Reason has 2 syllables, rea-son. In British English it is transcribed /ˈriː.zən/.
Which syllable is stressed in reason?
The first syllable, rea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of reason?
Reason has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide reason into syllables?
By sound, riː.zən. By letters, as a spelling guide, rea-son.