How Many Syllables In Samsung?
2syllables
Samsung has 2 syllables, sam-sung. It is a disyllabic word.
samsung
/ˈsæm.sʌŋ/ UK /ˈsɑːm.sʌŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sam.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sæm.sʌŋ/
Division By Letters
sam-sung
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Samsung
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 | s | ʌ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Samsung 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 Samsung?
Samsung has 2 syllables, sam-sung. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsæm.sʌŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Samsung?
The first syllable, sam, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Samsung?
Samsung has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Samsung into syllables?
By sound, sæm.sʌŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, sam-sung.