How Many Syllables In Enamel?
3syllables
Enamel has 3 syllables, e-nam-el. It is a trisyllabic word.
enamel
/ɪˈnæm.əl/ UK /ɪˈnæm.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nam.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.næm.əl/
Division By Letters
e-nam-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Enamel
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Enamel Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in enamel?
Enamel has 3 syllables, e-nam-el. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈnæm.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in enamel?
The second syllable, nam, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of enamel?
Enamel has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide enamel into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.næm.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-nam-el.