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