How Many Syllables In Cardamom?
3syllables
Cardamom has 3 syllables, car-da-mom. It is a trisyllabic word.
cardamom
/ˈkɑː.də.məm/ UK /ˈkɑːr.də.məm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, car.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɑː.də.məm/
Division By Letters
car-da-mom
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cardamom
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 | k | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Cardamom Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cardamom?
Cardamom has 3 syllables, car-da-mom. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɑː.də.məm/.
Which syllable is stressed in cardamom?
The first syllable, car, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cardamom?
Cardamom has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cardamom into syllables?
By sound, kɑː.də.məm. By letters, as a spelling guide, car-da-mom.