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