How Many Syllables In Exam?
2syllables
Exam has 2 syllables, ex-am. It is a disyllabic word.
exam
/ɪɡˈzæm/ UK /ɪɡˈzæm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, am.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪɡ.zæm/
Division By Letters
ex-am
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Exam
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 | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | z | æ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Exam Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in exam?
Exam has 2 syllables, ex-am. In British English it is transcribed /ɪɡˈzæm/.
Which syllable is stressed in exam?
The second syllable, am, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of exam?
Exam has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide exam into syllables?
By sound, ɪɡ.zæm. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-am.