How Many Syllables In Sovereign?
2syllables
Sovereign has 2 syllables, sove-reign. It is a disyllabic word.
sovereign
/ˈsɒv.rɪn/ UK /ˈsɑːv.rən/ US
Sovereign can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈsɒv.ər.ɪn/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sove.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sɒv.rɪn/
Division By Letters
sove-reign
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sovereign
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 | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Sovereign Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈsɒv.rɪn/ | /ˈsɑːv.rən/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈsɒv.ər.ɪn/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sovereign?
Sovereign has 2 syllables, sove-reign. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɒv.rɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in sovereign?
The first syllable, sove, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sovereign?
Sovereign has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sovereign into syllables?
By sound, sɒv.rɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, sove-reign.