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