How Many Syllables In Ligament?
3syllables
Ligament has 3 syllables, lig-a-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
ligament
/ˈlɪɡ.ə.mənt/ UK /ˈlɪɡ.ə.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lig.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/lɪɡ.ə.mənt/
Division By Letters
lig-a-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ligament
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 | l | ɪ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Ligament Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ligament?
Ligament has 3 syllables, lig-a-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɪɡ.ə.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in ligament?
The first syllable, lig, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ligament?
Ligament has the structure CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ligament into syllables?
By sound, lɪɡ.ə.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, lig-a-ment.