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