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