How Many Syllables In Amsterdam?
3syllables
Amsterdam has 3 syllables, am-ster-dam. It is a trisyllabic word.
amsterdam
/ˈæm.stə.dæm/ UK /ˈæm.stɚ.dæm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, am.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æm.stə.dæm/
Division By Letters
am-ster-dam
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Amsterdam
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | æ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | st | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | d | æ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Amsterdam Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam has 3 syllables, am-ster-dam. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæm.stə.dæm/.
Which syllable is stressed in Amsterdam?
The first syllable, am, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Amsterdam?
Amsterdam has the structure VC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Amsterdam into syllables?
By sound, æm.stə.dæm. By letters, as a spelling guide, am-ster-dam.