How Many Syllables In Sermon?
2syllables
Sermon has 2 syllables, ser-mon. It is a disyllabic word.
sermon
/ˈsɜː.mən/ UK /ˈsɝː.mən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ser.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sɜː.mən/
Division By Letters
ser-mon
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sermon
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Sermon 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 sermon?
Sermon has 2 syllables, ser-mon. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɜː.mən/.
Which syllable is stressed in sermon?
The first syllable, ser, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sermon?
Sermon has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sermon into syllables?
By sound, sɜː.mən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ser-mon.