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