How Many Syllables In Graham?
2syllables
Graham has 2 syllables, grah-am. It is a disyllabic word.
graham
/ˈɡreɪ.əm/ UK /ˈɡreɪ.əm/ US
Graham can also be said with 1 syllable (UK /ɡræm/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, grah.
Syllable Structure
CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡreɪ.əm/
Division By Letters
grah-am
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Graham
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 | ɡr | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | m | VC | closed |
Why Graham Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈɡreɪ.əm/ | /ˈɡreɪ.əm/ | 2 |
| Also | /ɡræm/ | 1 | |
| Also | /ˈɡreɪəm/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Graham?
Graham has 2 syllables, grah-am. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡreɪ.əm/.
Which syllable is stressed in Graham?
The first syllable, grah, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Graham?
Graham has the structure CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Graham into syllables?
By sound, ɡreɪ.əm. By letters, as a spelling guide, grah-am.