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