How Many Syllables In Isthmus?
2syllables
Isthmus has 2 syllables, isth-mus. It is a disyllabic word.
isthmus
/ˈɪs.məs/ UK /ˈɪs.məs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, isth.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪs.məs/
Division By Letters
isth-mus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Isthmus
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 | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Isthmus Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈɪs.məs/ | /ˈɪs.məs/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈɪsθ.məs/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in isthmus?
Isthmus has 2 syllables, isth-mus. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪs.məs/.
Which syllable is stressed in isthmus?
The first syllable, isth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of isthmus?
Isthmus has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide isthmus into syllables?
By sound, ɪs.məs. By letters, as a spelling guide, isth-mus.