How Many Syllables In Jeremy?
3syllables
Jeremy has 3 syllables, jer-e-my. It is a trisyllabic word.
jeremy
/ˈdʒer.ə.mi/ UK /ˈdʒer.ə.mi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jer.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/dʒer.ə.mi/
Division By Letters
jer-e-my
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Jeremy
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 | dʒ | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | i | – | CV | open |
Why Jeremy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Jeremy?
Jeremy has 3 syllables, jer-e-my. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒer.ə.mi/.
Which syllable is stressed in Jeremy?
The first syllable, jer, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Jeremy?
Jeremy has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Jeremy into syllables?
By sound, dʒer.ə.mi. By letters, as a spelling guide, jer-e-my.