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