How Many Syllables In Modem?
2syllables
Modem has 2 syllables, mo-dem. It is a disyllabic word.
modem
/ˈməʊ.dəm/ UK /ˈmoʊ.dəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/məʊ.dəm/
Division By Letters
mo-dem
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Modem
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Modem Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in modem?
Modem has 2 syllables, mo-dem. In British English it is transcribed /ˈməʊ.dəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in modem?
The first syllable, mo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of modem?
Modem has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide modem into syllables?
By sound, məʊ.dəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-dem.