How Many Syllables In Kemi?
2syllables
Kemi has 2 syllables, kem-i. It is a disyllabic word.
kemi
/ˈkem.i/ UK /ˈkem.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, kem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/kem.i/
Division By Letters
kem-i
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Kemi
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 | k | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Kemi Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Kemi?
Kemi has 2 syllables, kem-i. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkem.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in Kemi?
The first syllable, kem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Kemi?
Kemi has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Kemi into syllables?
By sound, kem.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, kem-i.