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