How Many Syllables In Themself?
2syllables
Themself has 2 syllables, them-self. It is a disyllabic word.
themself
/ðəmˈself/ UK /ðəmˈself/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, self.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ðəm.self/
Division By Letters
them-self
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Themself
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ð | ə | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | lf | CVCC | closed |
Why Themself Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in themself?
Themself has 2 syllables, them-self. In British English it is transcribed /ðəmˈself/.
Which syllable is stressed in themself?
The second syllable, self, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of themself?
Themself has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide themself into syllables?
By sound, ðəm.self. By letters, as a spelling guide, them-self.