How Many Syllables In Pumice?
2syllables
Pumice has 2 syllables, pum-ice. It is a disyllabic word.
pumice
/ˈpʌm.ɪs/ UK /ˈpʌm.ɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pum.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/pʌm.ɪs/
Division By Letters
pum-ice
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pumice
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 | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
Why Pumice 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 pumice?
Pumice has 2 syllables, pum-ice. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpʌm.ɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in pumice?
The first syllable, pum, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pumice?
Pumice has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pumice into syllables?
By sound, pʌm.ɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, pum-ice.