How Many Syllables In Yemi?
2syllables
Yemi has 2 syllables, yem-i. It is a disyllabic word.
yemi
/ˈjem.i/ UK /ˈjem.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, yem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/jem.i/
Division By Letters
yem-i
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Yemi
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 | j | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Yemi Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Yemi?
Yemi has 2 syllables, yem-i. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjem.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in Yemi?
The first syllable, yem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Yemi?
Yemi has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Yemi into syllables?
By sound, jem.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, yem-i.