How Many Syllables In Email?
2syllables
Email has 2 syllables, e-mail. It is a disyllabic word.
email
/ˈiː.meɪl/ UK /ˈiː.meɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, e.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/iː.meɪl/
Division By Letters
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Email
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 | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 2 | m | eɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Email 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 email?
Email has 2 syllables, e-mail. In British English it is transcribed /ˈiː.meɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in email?
The first syllable, e, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of email?
Email has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide email into syllables?
By sound, iː.meɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-mail.