How Many Syllables In Walmart?
2syllables
Walmart has 2 syllables, wal-mart. It is a disyllabic word.
walmart
/ˈwɒl.mɑːt/ UK /ˈwɑːl.mɑːrt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɒl.mɑːt/
Division By Letters
wal-mart
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Walmart
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 | w | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ɑː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Walmart Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Walmart?
Walmart has 2 syllables, wal-mart. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɒl.mɑːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in Walmart?
The first syllable, wal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Walmart?
Walmart has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Walmart into syllables?
By sound, wɒl.mɑːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, wal-mart.