How Many Syllables In Sojourn?
2syllables
Sojourn has 2 syllables, soj-ourn. It is a disyllabic word.
sojourn
/ˈsɒdʒ.ɜːn/ UK /ˈsoʊ.dʒɝːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, soj.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/sɒdʒ.ɜːn/
Division By Letters
soj-ourn
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sojourn
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 | dʒ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɜː | n | VC | closed |
Why Sojourn Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈsɒdʒ.ɜːn/ | /ˈsoʊ.dʒɝːn/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈsɒdʒ.ən/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sojourn?
Sojourn has 2 syllables, soj-ourn. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɒdʒ.ɜːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in sojourn?
The first syllable, soj, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sojourn?
Sojourn has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sojourn into syllables?
By sound, sɒdʒ.ɜːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, soj-ourn.