How Many Syllables In September?
3syllables
September has 3 syllables, sep-tem-ber. It is a trisyllabic word.
september
/sepˈtem.bə/ UK /sepˈtem.bɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/sep.tem.bə/
Division By Letters
sep-tem-ber
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of September
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | e | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
Why September Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in september?
September has 3 syllables, sep-tem-ber. In British English it is transcribed /sepˈtem.bə/.
Which syllable is stressed in september?
The second syllable, tem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of september?
September has the structure CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide september into syllables?
By sound, sep.tem.bə. By letters, as a spelling guide, sep-tem-ber.