How Many Syllables In Stamina?
3syllables
Stamina has 3 syllables, stam-i-na. It is a trisyllabic word.
stamina
/ˈstæm.ə.nə/ UK /ˈstæm.ə.nə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stam.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/stæm.ə.nə/
Division By Letters
stam-i-na
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stamina
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 | st | æ | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Stamina Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stamina?
Stamina has 3 syllables, stam-i-na. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstæm.ə.nə/.
Which syllable is stressed in stamina?
The first syllable, stam, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stamina?
Stamina has the structure CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stamina into syllables?
By sound, stæm.ə.nə. By letters, as a spelling guide, stam-i-na.