How Many Syllables In Voicemail?
2syllables
Voicemail has 2 syllables, voice-mail. It is a disyllabic word.
voicemail
/ˈvɔɪs.meɪl/ UK /ˈvɔɪs.meɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, voice.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/vɔɪs.meɪl/
Division By Letters
voice-mail
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Voicemail
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 | v | ɔɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | eɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Voicemail 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 voicemail?
Voicemail has 2 syllables, voice-mail. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɔɪs.meɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in voicemail?
The first syllable, voice, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of voicemail?
Voicemail has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide voicemail into syllables?
By sound, vɔɪs.meɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, voice-mail.