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