How Many Syllables In Freedom?
2syllables
Freedom has 2 syllables, free-dom. It is a disyllabic word.
freedom
/ˈfriː.dəm/ UK /ˈfriː.dəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, free.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/friː.dəm/
Division By Letters
free-dom
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Freedom
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 | fr | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Freedom Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in freedom?
Freedom has 2 syllables, free-dom. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfriː.dəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in freedom?
The first syllable, free, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of freedom?
Freedom has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide freedom into syllables?
By sound, friː.dəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, free-dom.