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