How Many Syllables In Calcium?
3syllables
Calcium has 3 syllables, cal-ci-um. It is a trisyllabic word.
calcium
/ˈkæl.si.əm/ UK /ˈkæl.si.əm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/kæl.si.əm/
Division By Letters
cal-ci-um
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Calcium
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 | k | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | m | VC | closed |
Why Calcium Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in calcium?
Calcium has 3 syllables, cal-ci-um. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæl.si.əm/.
Which syllable is stressed in calcium?
The first syllable, cal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of calcium?
Calcium has the structure CVC/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide calcium into syllables?
By sound, kæl.si.əm. By letters, as a spelling guide, cal-ci-um.