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