How Many Syllables In Stephen?
2syllables
Stephen has 2 syllables, ste-phen. It is a disyllabic word.
stephen
/ˈstiː.vən/ UK /ˈstiː.vən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ste.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/stiː.vən/
Division By Letters
ste-phen
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stephen
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 | st | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | v | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Stephen Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Stephen?
Stephen has 2 syllables, ste-phen. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstiː.vən/.
Which syllable is stressed in Stephen?
The first syllable, ste, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Stephen?
Stephen has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Stephen into syllables?
By sound, stiː.vən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ste-phen.