How Many Syllables In Diamond?
2syllables
Diamond has 2 syllables, dia-mond. It is a disyllabic word.
diamond
/ˈdaɪ.mənd/ UK /ˈdaɪ.mənd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dia.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/daɪ.mənd/
Division By Letters
dia-mond
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Diamond
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Diamond 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 diamond?
Diamond has 2 syllables, dia-mond. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdaɪ.mənd/.
Which syllable is stressed in diamond?
The first syllable, dia, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of diamond?
Diamond has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide diamond into syllables?
By sound, daɪ.mənd. By letters, as a spelling guide, dia-mond.