How Many Syllables In Admit?
2syllables
Admit has 2 syllables, ad-mit. It is a disyllabic word.
admit
/ədˈmɪt/ UK /ədˈmɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mit.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/əd.mɪt/
Division By Letters
ad-mit
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Admit
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | d | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Admit Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in admit?
Admit has 2 syllables, ad-mit. In British English it is transcribed /ədˈmɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in admit?
The second syllable, mit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of admit?
Admit has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide admit into syllables?
By sound, əd.mɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-mit.