How Many Syllables In Amour?
2syllables
Amour has 2 syllables, a-mour. It is a disyllabic word.
amour
/æˈmʊə/ UK /əˈmʊr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mour.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/æ.mʊə/
Division By Letters
a-mour
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Amour
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | æ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | ʊə | – | CV | open |
Why Amour Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /æˈmʊə/ | /əˈmʊr/ | 2 |
| Also | /əˈmʊə/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in amour?
Amour has 2 syllables, a-mour. In British English it is transcribed /æˈmʊə/.
Which syllable is stressed in amour?
The second syllable, mour, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of amour?
Amour has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide amour into syllables?
By sound, æ.mʊə. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-mour.