How Many Syllables In Blackmail?
2syllables
Blackmail has 2 syllables, black-mail. It is a disyllabic word.
blackmail
/ˈblæk.meɪl/ UK /ˈblæk.meɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, black.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/blæk.meɪl/
Division By Letters
black-mail
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Blackmail
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 | bl | æ | k | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | m | eɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Blackmail Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in blackmail?
Blackmail has 2 syllables, black-mail. In British English it is transcribed /ˈblæk.meɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in blackmail?
The first syllable, black, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of blackmail?
Blackmail has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide blackmail into syllables?
By sound, blæk.meɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, black-mail.