How Many Syllables In Torment?
2syllables
Torment has 2 syllables, tor-ment. It is a disyllabic word.
torment
/ˈtɔː.ment/ UK /ˈtɔːr.ment/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/tɔː.ment/
Division By Letters
tor-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Torment
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 | t | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | e | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Torment Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈtɔː.ment/ | /ˈtɔːr.ment/ | 2 |
| Verb | /tɔːˈment/ | /tɔːrˈment/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in torment?
Torment has 2 syllables, tor-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɔː.ment/.
Which syllable is stressed in torment?
The first syllable, tor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of torment?
Torment has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide torment into syllables?
By sound, tɔː.ment. By letters, as a spelling guide, tor-ment.