How Many Syllables In Denmark?
2syllables
Denmark has 2 syllables, den-mark. It is a disyllabic word.
denmark
/ˈden.mɑːk/ UK /ˈden.mɑːrk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, den.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/den.mɑːk/
Division By Letters
den-mark
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Denmark
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 | d | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ɑː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Denmark Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Denmark?
Denmark has 2 syllables, den-mark. In British English it is transcribed /ˈden.mɑːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in Denmark?
The first syllable, den, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Denmark?
Denmark has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Denmark into syllables?
By sound, den.mɑːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, den-mark.