How Many Syllables In Solemn?
2syllables
Solemn has 2 syllables, sol-emn. It is a disyllabic word.
solemn
/ˈsɒl.əm/ UK /ˈsɑː.ləm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sol.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/sɒl.əm/
Division By Letters
sol-emn
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Solemn
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 | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | m | VC | closed |
Why Solemn Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in solemn?
Solemn has 2 syllables, sol-emn. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɒl.əm/.
Which syllable is stressed in solemn?
The first syllable, sol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of solemn?
Solemn has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide solemn into syllables?
By sound, sɒl.əm. By letters, as a spelling guide, sol-emn.