How Many Syllables In Cement?
2syllables
Cement has 2 syllables, ce-ment. It is a disyllabic word.
cement
/sɪˈment/ UK /sɪˈment/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ment.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/sɪ.ment/
Division By Letters
ce-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cement
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | e | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Cement 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 cement?
Cement has 2 syllables, ce-ment. In British English it is transcribed /sɪˈment/.
Which syllable is stressed in cement?
The second syllable, ment, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cement?
Cement has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cement into syllables?
By sound, sɪ.ment. By letters, as a spelling guide, ce-ment.