How Many Syllables In James?
1syllable
James has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
james
/dʒeɪmz/ UK /dʒeɪmz/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/dʒeɪmz/
Division By Letters
james
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of James
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dʒ | eɪ | mz | CVCC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in James?
James has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /dʒeɪmz/.
What is the syllable structure of James?
James has the structure CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.