How Many Syllables In Abraham?
3syllables
Abraham has 3 syllables, a-bra-ham. It is a trisyllabic word.
abraham
/ˈeɪ.brə.hæm/ UK /ˈeɪ.brə.hæm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, a.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/eɪ.brə.hæm/
Division By Letters
a-bra-ham
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Abraham
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 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | br | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | h | æ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Abraham Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Abraham?
Abraham has 3 syllables, a-bra-ham. In British English it is transcribed /ˈeɪ.brə.hæm/.
Which syllable is stressed in Abraham?
The first syllable, a, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Abraham?
Abraham has the structure V/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Abraham into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.brə.hæm. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-bra-ham.