How Many Syllables In Adamant?
3syllables
Adamant has 3 syllables, ad-a-mant. It is a trisyllabic word.
adamant
/ˈæd.ə.mənt/ UK /ˈæd.ə.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ad.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/æd.ə.mənt/
Division By Letters
ad-a-mant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Adamant
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 | – | æ | d | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Adamant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in adamant?
Adamant has 3 syllables, ad-a-mant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæd.ə.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in adamant?
The first syllable, ad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of adamant?
Adamant has the structure VC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide adamant into syllables?
By sound, æd.ə.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-a-mant.