How Many Syllables In Triumph?
2syllables
Triumph has 2 syllables, tri-umph. It is a disyllabic word.
triumph
/ˈtraɪ.ʌmf/ UK /ˈtraɪ.ʌmf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tri.
Syllable Structure
CCV/VCC
Division By Sound
/traɪ.ʌmf/
Division By Letters
tri-umph
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Triumph
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 | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | – | ʌ | mf | VCC | closed |
Why Triumph Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in triumph?
Triumph has 2 syllables, tri-umph. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtraɪ.ʌmf/.
Which syllable is stressed in triumph?
The first syllable, tri, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of triumph?
Triumph has the structure CCV/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide triumph into syllables?
By sound, traɪ.ʌmf. By letters, as a spelling guide, tri-umph.