How Many Syllables In Zeugma?
2syllables
Zeugma has 2 syllables, zeug-ma. It is a disyllabic word.
zeugma
/ˈzjuːɡ.mə/ UK /ˈzuːɡ.mə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, zeug.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV
Division By Sound
/zjuːɡ.mə/
Division By Letters
zeug-ma
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Zeugma
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 | zj | uː | ɡ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Zeugma 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 zeugma?
Zeugma has 2 syllables, zeug-ma. In British English it is transcribed /ˈzjuːɡ.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in zeugma?
The first syllable, zeug, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of zeugma?
Zeugma has the structure CCVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide zeugma into syllables?
By sound, zjuːɡ.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, zeug-ma.