How Many Syllables In Symphony?
3syllables
Symphony has 3 syllables, sym-pho-ny. It is a trisyllabic word.
symphony
/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ UK /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sym.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/sɪm.fə.ni/
Division By Letters
sym-pho-ny
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Symphony
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 | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | i | – | CV | open |
Why Symphony Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, 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 symphony?
Symphony has 3 syllables, sym-pho-ny. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/.
Which syllable is stressed in symphony?
The first syllable, sym, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of symphony?
Symphony has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide symphony into syllables?
By sound, sɪm.fə.ni. By letters, as a spelling guide, sym-pho-ny.