How Many Syllables In Army?
2syllables
Army has 2 syllables, ar-my. It is a disyllabic word.
army
/ˈɑː.mi/ UK /ˈɑːr.mi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ar.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɑː.mi/
Division By Letters
ar-my
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Army
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 | – | V | open |
| 2 | m | i | – | CV | open |
Why Army 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 army?
Army has 2 syllables, ar-my. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑː.mi/.
Which syllable is stressed in army?
The first syllable, ar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of army?
Army has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide army into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.mi. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-my.