How Many Syllables In Soften?
2syllables
Soften has 2 syllables, soft-en. It is a disyllabic word.
soften
/ˈsɒf.ən/ UK /ˈsɔː.fən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, soft.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/sɒf.ən/
Division By Letters
soft-en
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Soften
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 | ɒ | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Soften Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in soften?
Soften has 2 syllables, soft-en. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɒf.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in soften?
The first syllable, soft, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of soften?
Soften has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide soften into syllables?
By sound, sɒf.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, soft-en.