How Many Syllables In Bewilderment?
4syllables
Bewilderment has 4 syllables, be-wil-der-ment. It is a polysyllabic word.
bewilderment
/bɪˈwɪl.də.mənt/ UK /bɪˈwɪl.dɚ.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, wil.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.wɪl.də.mənt/
Division By Letters
be-wil-der-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bewilderment
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | w | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Bewilderment Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bewilderment?
Bewilderment has 4 syllables, be-wil-der-ment. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈwɪl.də.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in bewilderment?
The second syllable, wil, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bewilderment?
Bewilderment has the structure CV/CVC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bewilderment into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.wɪl.də.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-wil-der-ment.