How Many Syllables In Drama?
2syllables
Drama has 2 syllables, dra-ma. It is a disyllabic word.
drama
/ˈdrɑː.mə/ UK /ˈdrɑː.mə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/drɑː.mə/
Division By Letters
dra-ma
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Drama
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 | dr | ɑː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Drama 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 drama?
Drama has 2 syllables, dra-ma. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdrɑː.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in drama?
The first syllable, dra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of drama?
Drama has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide drama into syllables?
By sound, drɑː.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, dra-ma.