How Many Syllables In Argument?
3syllables
Argument has 3 syllables, arg-u-ment. It is a trisyllabic word.
argument
/ˈɑːɡ.jʊ.mənt/ UK /ˈɑːrɡ.jə.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, arg.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɑːɡ.jʊ.mənt/
Division By Letters
arg-u-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Argument
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɑː | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 2 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Argument Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /j/ 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 argument?
Argument has 3 syllables, arg-u-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑːɡ.jʊ.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in argument?
The first syllable, arg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of argument?
Argument has the structure VC/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide argument into syllables?
By sound, ɑːɡ.jʊ.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, arg-u-ment.