How Many Syllables In Panama?
3syllables
Panama has 3 syllables, pan-a-ma. It is a trisyllabic word.
panama
/ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ UK /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pan.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/pæn.ə.mɑː/
Division By Letters
pan-a-ma
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Panama
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 | p | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | ɑː | – | CV | open |
Why Panama Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, 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 Panama?
Panama has 3 syllables, pan-a-ma. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/.
Which syllable is stressed in Panama?
The first syllable, pan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Panama?
Panama has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Panama into syllables?
By sound, pæn.ə.mɑː. By letters, as a spelling guide, pan-a-ma.