How Many Syllables In German?
2syllables
German has 2 syllables, ger-man. It is a disyllabic word.
german
/ˈdʒɜː.mən/ UK /ˈdʒɝː.mən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ger.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒɜː.mən/
Division By Letters
ger-man
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of German
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 | dʒ | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why German Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in German?
German has 2 syllables, ger-man. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒɜː.mən/.
Which syllable is stressed in German?
The first syllable, ger, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of German?
German has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide German into syllables?
By sound, dʒɜː.mən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ger-man.