How Many Syllables In Basement?
2syllables
Basement has 2 syllables, base-ment. It is a disyllabic word.
basement
/ˈbeɪs.mənt/ UK /ˈbeɪs.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, base.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/beɪs.mənt/
Division By Letters
base-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Basement
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 | b | eɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Basement 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 basement?
Basement has 2 syllables, base-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbeɪs.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in basement?
The first syllable, base, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of basement?
Basement has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide basement into syllables?
By sound, beɪs.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, base-ment.