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