How Many Syllables In Mammal?
2syllables
Mammal has 2 syllables, mamm-al. It is a disyllabic word.
mammal
/ˈmæm.əl/ UK /ˈmæm.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mamm.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mæm.əl/
Division By Letters
mamm-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mammal
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 | m | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Mammal 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 mammal?
Mammal has 2 syllables, mamm-al. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæm.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in mammal?
The first syllable, mamm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mammal?
Mammal has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mammal into syllables?
By sound, mæm.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mamm-al.