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