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