How Many Syllables In Phenomenon?
4syllables
Phenomenon has 4 syllables, phe-nom-e-non. It is a polysyllabic word.
phenomenon
/fɪˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/ UK /fəˈnɑː.mə.nɑːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nom.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/fɪ.nɒm.ɪ.nən/
Division By Letters
phe-nom-e-non
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Phenomenon
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | f | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | n | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Phenomenon Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in phenomenon?
Phenomenon has 4 syllables, phe-nom-e-non. In British English it is transcribed /fɪˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/.
Which syllable is stressed in phenomenon?
The second syllable, nom, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of phenomenon?
Phenomenon has the structure CV/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide phenomenon into syllables?
By sound, fɪ.nɒm.ɪ.nən. By letters, as a spelling guide, phe-nom-e-non.