How Many Syllables In Eminent?
3syllables
Eminent has 3 syllables, em-i-nent. It is a trisyllabic word.
eminent
/ˈem.ɪ.nənt/ UK /ˈem.ə.nənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, em.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/em.ɪ.nənt/
Division By Letters
em-i-nent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eminent
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 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Eminent Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in eminent?
Eminent has 3 syllables, em-i-nent. In British English it is transcribed /ˈem.ɪ.nənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in eminent?
The first syllable, em, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eminent?
Eminent has the structure VC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eminent into syllables?
By sound, em.ɪ.nənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, em-i-nent.