How Many Syllables In Fatima?
3syllables
Fatima has 3 syllables, fat-i-ma. It is a trisyllabic word.
fatima
/ˈfæt.ɪ.mə/ UK /fəˈtiː.mə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/fæt.ɪ.mə/
Division By Letters
fat-i-ma
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fatima
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 | f | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Fatima Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈfæt.ɪ.mə/ | /fəˈtiː.mə/ | 3 |
| Also | /fəˈtiː.mə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Fatima?
Fatima has 3 syllables, fat-i-ma. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfæt.ɪ.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Fatima?
The first syllable, fat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Fatima?
Fatima has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Fatima into syllables?
By sound, fæt.ɪ.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, fat-i-ma.