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