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