How Many Syllables In Germane?
2syllables
Germane has 2 syllables, ger-mane. It is a disyllabic word.
germane
/dʒɜːˈmeɪn/ UK /dʒɝːˈmeɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mane.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒɜː.meɪn/
Division By Letters
ger-mane
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Germane
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 | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | eɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Germane 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 germane?
Germane has 2 syllables, ger-mane. In British English it is transcribed /dʒɜːˈmeɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in germane?
The second syllable, mane, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of germane?
Germane has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide germane into syllables?
By sound, dʒɜː.meɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, ger-mane.