How Many Syllables In Imam?
2syllables
Imam has 2 syllables, i-mam. It is a disyllabic word.
imam
/ɪˈmɑːm/ UK /ɪˈmɑːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mam.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.mɑːm/
Division By Letters
i-mam
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Imam
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɑː | m | CVC | closed |
Why Imam Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in imam?
Imam has 2 syllables, i-mam. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈmɑːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in imam?
The second syllable, mam, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of imam?
Imam has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide imam into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.mɑːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-mam.