How Many Syllables In Germ?
1syllable
Germ has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
germ
/dʒɜːm/ UK /dʒɝːm/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/dʒɜːm/
Division By Letters
germ
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Germ
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dʒ | ɜː | m | CVC | closed |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in germ?
Germ has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /dʒɜːm/.
What is the syllable structure of germ?
Germ has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.