How Many Syllables In Emphasis?
3syllables
Emphasis has 3 syllables, em-pha-sis. It is a trisyllabic word.
emphasis
/ˈem.fə.sɪs/ UK /ˈem.fə.sɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, em.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/em.fə.sɪs/
Division By Letters
em-pha-sis
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Emphasis
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 | – | e | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | f | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Emphasis Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in emphasis?
Emphasis has 3 syllables, em-pha-sis. In British English it is transcribed /ˈem.fə.sɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in emphasis?
The first syllable, em, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of emphasis?
Emphasis has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide emphasis into syllables?
By sound, em.fə.sɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, em-pha-sis.