How Many Syllables In Ointment?
2syllables
Ointment has 2 syllables, oint-ment. It is a disyllabic word.
ointment
/ˈɔɪnt.mənt/ UK /ˈɔɪnt.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, oint.
Syllable Structure
VCC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɔɪnt.mənt/
Division By Letters
oint-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ointment
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 | – | ɔɪ | nt | VCC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Ointment 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 ointment?
Ointment has 2 syllables, oint-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔɪnt.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in ointment?
The first syllable, oint, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ointment?
Ointment has the structure VCC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ointment into syllables?
By sound, ɔɪnt.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, oint-ment.