How Many Syllables In Christmas?
2syllables
Christmas has 2 syllables, christ-mas. It is a disyllabic word.
christmas
/ˈkrɪs.məs/ UK /ˈkrɪs.məs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, christ.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/krɪs.məs/
Division By Letters
christ-mas
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Christmas
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 | kr | ɪ | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Christmas Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in christmas?
Christmas has 2 syllables, christ-mas. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkrɪs.məs/.
Which syllable is stressed in christmas?
The first syllable, christ, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of christmas?
Christmas has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide christmas into syllables?
By sound, krɪs.məs. By letters, as a spelling guide, christ-mas.