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