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