How Many Syllables In Almond?
2syllables
Almond has 2 syllables, al-mond. It is a disyllabic word.
almond
/ˈɑː.mənd/ UK /ˈɑː.mənd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, al.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɑː.mənd/
Division By Letters
al-mond
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Almond
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 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 | m | ə | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Almond 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 almond?
Almond has 2 syllables, al-mond. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑː.mənd/.
Which syllable is stressed in almond?
The first syllable, al, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of almond?
Almond has the structure V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide almond into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.mənd. By letters, as a spelling guide, al-mond.