How Many Syllables In Abdomen?
3syllables
Abdomen has 3 syllables, ab-do-men. It is a trisyllabic word.
abdomen
/ˈæb.də.mən/ UK /ˈæb.də.mən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ab.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æb.də.mən/
Division By Letters
ab-do-men
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abdomen
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 | – | æ | b | VC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Abdomen Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈæb.də.mən/ | /ˈæb.də.mən/ | 3 |
| Also | /æbˈdəʊ.mən/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in abdomen?
Abdomen has 3 syllables, ab-do-men. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæb.də.mən/.
Which syllable is stressed in abdomen?
The first syllable, ab, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of abdomen?
Abdomen has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide abdomen into syllables?
By sound, æb.də.mən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ab-do-men.