How Many Syllables In Armour?
2syllables
Armour has 2 syllables, ar-mour. It is a disyllabic word.
armour
/ˈɑː.mə/ UK /ˈɑːr.mɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ar.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɑː.mə/
Division By Letters
ar-mour
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Armour
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 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Armour 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 armour?
Armour has 2 syllables, ar-mour. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑː.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in armour?
The first syllable, ar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of armour?
Armour has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide armour into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-mour.