How Many Syllables In Pomade?
2syllables
Pomade has 2 syllables, po-made. It is a disyllabic word.
pomade
/pəˈmɑːd/ UK /pɑːˈmeɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, made.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pə.mɑːd/
Division By Letters
po-made
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pomade
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɑː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Pomade 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 pomade?
Pomade has 2 syllables, po-made. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈmɑːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in pomade?
The second syllable, made, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pomade?
Pomade has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pomade into syllables?
By sound, pə.mɑːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, po-made.