How Many Syllables In Grammar?
2syllables
Grammar has 2 syllables, gramm-ar. It is a disyllabic word.
grammar
/ˈɡræm.ə/ UK /ˈɡræm.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gramm.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V
Division By Sound
/ɡræm.ə/
Division By Letters
gramm-ar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Grammar
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 | æ | m | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Grammar Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in grammar?
Grammar has 2 syllables, gramm-ar. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡræm.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in grammar?
The first syllable, gramm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of grammar?
Grammar has the structure CCVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide grammar into syllables?
By sound, ɡræm.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, gramm-ar.