How Many Syllables In Salmon?
2syllables
Salmon has 2 syllables, salm-on. It is a disyllabic word.
salmon
/ˈsæm.ən/ UK /ˈsæm.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, salm.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/sæm.ən/
Division By Letters
salm-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Salmon
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 | s | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Salmon Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in salmon?
Salmon has 2 syllables, salm-on. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsæm.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in salmon?
The first syllable, salm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of salmon?
Salmon has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide salmon into syllables?
By sound, sæm.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, salm-on.