How Many Syllables In Employ?
2syllables
Employ has 2 syllables, em-ploy. It is a disyllabic word.
employ
/ɪmˈplɔɪ/ UK /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ploy.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV
Division By Sound
/ɪm.plɔɪ/
Division By Letters
em-ploy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Employ
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | pl | ɔɪ | – | CCV | open |
Why Employ Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in employ?
Employ has 2 syllables, em-ploy. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈplɔɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in employ?
The second syllable, ploy, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of employ?
Employ has the structure VC/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide employ into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.plɔɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, em-ploy.