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