How Many Syllables In Plummet?
2syllables
Plummet has 2 syllables, plumm-et. It is a disyllabic word.
plummet
/ˈplʌm.ɪt/ UK /ˈplʌm.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, plumm.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/plʌm.ɪt/
Division By Letters
plumm-et
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Plummet
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 | pl | ʌ | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Plummet Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in plummet?
Plummet has 2 syllables, plumm-et. In British English it is transcribed /ˈplʌm.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in plummet?
The first syllable, plumm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of plummet?
Plummet has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide plummet into syllables?
By sound, plʌm.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, plumm-et.