How Many Syllables In Harmony?
3syllables
Harmony has 3 syllables, har-mo-ny. It is a trisyllabic word.
harmony
/ˈhɑː.mə.ni/ UK /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, har.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/hɑː.mə.ni/
Division By Letters
har-mo-ny
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Harmony
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 | h | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | i | – | CV | open |
Why Harmony Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in harmony?
Harmony has 3 syllables, har-mo-ny. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɑː.mə.ni/.
Which syllable is stressed in harmony?
The first syllable, har, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of harmony?
Harmony has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide harmony into syllables?
By sound, hɑː.mə.ni. By letters, as a spelling guide, har-mo-ny.