How Many Syllables In Llama?
2syllables
Llama has 2 syllables, lla-ma. It is a disyllabic word.
llama
/ˈlɑː.mə/ UK /ˈlɑː.mə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lla.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/lɑː.mə/
Division By Letters
lla-ma
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Llama
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Llama 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 llama?
Llama has 2 syllables, lla-ma. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɑː.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in llama?
The first syllable, lla, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of llama?
Llama has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide llama into syllables?
By sound, lɑː.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, lla-ma.