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