How Many Syllables In Diaphragm?
3syllables
Diaphragm has 3 syllables, di-a-phragm. It is a trisyllabic word.
diaphragm
/ˈdaɪ.ə.fræm/ UK /ˈdaɪ.ə.fræm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, di.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/daɪ.ə.fræm/
Division By Letters
di-a-phragm
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Diaphragm
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 | d | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | fr | æ | m | CCVC | closed |
Why Diaphragm Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /fr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in diaphragm?
Diaphragm has 3 syllables, di-a-phragm. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdaɪ.ə.fræm/.
Which syllable is stressed in diaphragm?
The first syllable, di, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of diaphragm?
Diaphragm has the structure CV/V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide diaphragm into syllables?
By sound, daɪ.ə.fræm. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-a-phragm.