How Many Syllables In A.m.?
2syllables
A.m. has 2 syllables, eɪ-em. It is a disyllabic word.
eɪem
/ˌeɪˈem/ UK /ˌeɪˈem/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, em.
Syllable Structure
V/VC
Division By Sound
/eɪ.em/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of A.m.
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | e | m | VC | closed |
Why A.m. Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in a.m.?
A.m. has 2 syllables, eɪ-em. In British English it is transcribed /ˌeɪˈem/.
Which syllable is stressed in a.m.?
The second syllable, em, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of a.m.?
A.m. has the structure V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide a.m. into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.em. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.