How Many Syllables In Amalgam?
3syllables
Amalgam has 3 syllables, a-mal-gam. It is a trisyllabic word.
amalgam
/əˈmæl.ɡəm/ UK /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mal.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.mæl.ɡəm/
Division By Letters
a-mal-gam
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Amalgam
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 | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ɡ | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Amalgam Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in amalgam?
Amalgam has 3 syllables, a-mal-gam. In British English it is transcribed /əˈmæl.ɡəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in amalgam?
The second syllable, mal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of amalgam?
Amalgam has the structure V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide amalgam into syllables?
By sound, ə.mæl.ɡəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-mal-gam.