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