How Many Syllables In Sultan?
2syllables
Sultan has 2 syllables, sul-tan. It is a disyllabic word.
sultan
/ˈsʌl.tən/ UK /ˈsʌl.tən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sul.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sʌl.tən/
Division By Letters
sul-tan
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sultan
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 | t | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Sultan 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 sultan?
Sultan has 2 syllables, sul-tan. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsʌl.tən/.
Which syllable is stressed in sultan?
The first syllable, sul, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sultan?
Sultan has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sultan into syllables?
By sound, sʌl.tən. By letters, as a spelling guide, sul-tan.