How Many Syllables In Ifeoma?
4syllables
Ifeoma has 4 syllables, i-fe-o-ma. It is a polysyllabic word.
ifeoma
/ɪˈfeɪ.əʊ.mɑː/ UK /ɪˈfeɪ.oʊ.mɑː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fe.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪ.feɪ.əʊ.mɑː/
Division By Letters
i-fe-o-ma
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ifeoma
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | f | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 4 | m | ɑː | – | CV | open |
Why Ifeoma Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Ifeoma?
Ifeoma has 4 syllables, i-fe-o-ma. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈfeɪ.əʊ.mɑː/.
Which syllable is stressed in Ifeoma?
The second syllable, fe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Ifeoma?
Ifeoma has the structure V/CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Ifeoma into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.feɪ.əʊ.mɑː. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-fe-o-ma.