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