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