How Many Syllables In Stigma?
2syllables
Stigma has 2 syllables, stig-ma. It is a disyllabic word.
stigma
/ˈstɪɡ.mə/ UK /ˈstɪɡ.mə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, stig.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/stɪɡ.mə/
Division By Letters
stig-ma
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Stigma
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 | ɪ | ɡ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Stigma Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in stigma?
Stigma has 2 syllables, stig-ma. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstɪɡ.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in stigma?
The first syllable, stig, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of stigma?
Stigma has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide stigma into syllables?
By sound, stɪɡ.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, stig-ma.