How Many Syllables In Fragment?
2syllables
Fragment has 2 syllables, frag-ment. It is a disyllabic word.
fragment
/ˈfræɡ.mənt/ UK /ˈfræɡ.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, frag.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/fræɡ.mənt/
Division By Letters
frag-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fragment
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 | fr | æ | ɡ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Fragment Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fragment?
Fragment has 2 syllables, frag-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfræɡ.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in fragment?
The first syllable, frag, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fragment?
Fragment has the structure CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fragment into syllables?
By sound, fræɡ.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, frag-ment.