How Many Syllables In Among?
2syllables
Among has 2 syllables, a-mong. It is a disyllabic word.
among
/əˈmʌŋ/ UK /əˈmʌŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mong.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.mʌŋ/
Division By Letters
a-mong
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Among
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 | ʌ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Among 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 among?
Among has 2 syllables, a-mong. In British English it is transcribed /əˈmʌŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in among?
The second syllable, mong, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of among?
Among has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide among into syllables?
By sound, ə.mʌŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-mong.