How Many Syllables In Appointment?
3syllables
Appointment has 3 syllables, a-ppoint-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
appointment
/əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/ UK /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ppoint.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.pɔɪnt.mənt/
Division By Letters
a-ppoint-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Appointment
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 | p | ɔɪ | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Appointment Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ 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 appointment?
Appointment has 3 syllables, a-ppoint-ment. In British English it is transcribed /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in appointment?
The second syllable, ppoint, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of appointment?
Appointment has the structure V/CVCC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide appointment into syllables?
By sound, ə.pɔɪnt.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ppoint-ment.