How Many Syllables In Amaze?
2syllables
Amaze has 2 syllables, a-maze. It is a disyllabic word.
amaze
/əˈmeɪz/ UK /əˈmeɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, maze.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.meɪz/
Division By Letters
a-maze
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Amaze
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | eɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Amaze 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 amaze?
Amaze has 2 syllables, a-maze. In British English it is transcribed /əˈmeɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in amaze?
The second syllable, maze, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of amaze?
Amaze has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide amaze into syllables?
By sound, ə.meɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-maze.