How Many Syllables In Kingdom?
2syllables
Kingdom has 2 syllables, king-dom. It is a disyllabic word.
kingdom
/ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ UK /ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, king.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kɪŋ.dəm/
Division By Letters
king-dom
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Kingdom
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 | k | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Kingdom Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in kingdom?
Kingdom has 2 syllables, king-dom. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɪŋ.dəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in kingdom?
The first syllable, king, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of kingdom?
Kingdom has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide kingdom into syllables?
By sound, kɪŋ.dəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, king-dom.