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