How Many Syllables In Trademark?
2syllables
Trademark has 2 syllables, trade-mark. It is a disyllabic word.
trademark
/ˈtreɪd.mɑːk/ UK /ˈtreɪd.mɑːrk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, trade.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/treɪd.mɑːk/
Division By Letters
trade-mark
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trademark
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 | tr | eɪ | d | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ɑː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Trademark Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in trademark?
Trademark has 2 syllables, trade-mark. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtreɪd.mɑːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in trademark?
The first syllable, trade, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trademark?
Trademark has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trademark into syllables?
By sound, treɪd.mɑːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, trade-mark.