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