How Many Syllables In Amphibian?
4syllables
Amphibian has 4 syllables, am-phib-i-an. It is a polysyllabic word.
amphibian
/æmˈfɪb.i.ən/ UK /æmˈfɪb.i.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, phib.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/V/VC
Division By Sound
/æm.fɪb.i.ən/
Division By Letters
am-phib-i-an
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Amphibian
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 | m | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | f | ɪ | b | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 4 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Amphibian Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in amphibian?
Amphibian has 4 syllables, am-phib-i-an. In British English it is transcribed /æmˈfɪb.i.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in amphibian?
The second syllable, phib, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of amphibian?
Amphibian has the structure VC/CVC/V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide amphibian into syllables?
By sound, æm.fɪb.i.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, am-phib-i-an.