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