How Many Syllables In Amusement?
3syllables
Amusement has 3 syllables, amu-se-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
amusement
/əˈmjuːz.mənt/ UK /əˈmjuːz.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, se.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.mjuːz.mənt/
Division By Letters
amu-se-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Amusement
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 | mj | uː | z | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Amusement Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /mj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in amusement?
Amusement has 3 syllables, amu-se-ment. In British English it is transcribed /əˈmjuːz.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in amusement?
The second syllable, se, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of amusement?
Amusement has the structure V/CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide amusement into syllables?
By sound, ə.mjuːz.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, amu-se-ment.