How Many Syllables In Member?
2syllables
Member has 2 syllables, mem-ber. It is a disyllabic word.
member
/ˈmem.bə/ UK /ˈmem.bɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/mem.bə/
Division By Letters
mem-ber
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Member
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 | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Member Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in member?
Member has 2 syllables, mem-ber. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmem.bə/.
Which syllable is stressed in member?
The first syllable, mem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of member?
Member has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide member into syllables?
By sound, mem.bə. By letters, as a spelling guide, mem-ber.