How Many Syllables In Membrane?
2syllables
Membrane has 2 syllables, mem-brane. It is a disyllabic word.
membrane
/ˈmem.breɪn/ UK /ˈmem.breɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/mem.breɪn/
Division By Letters
mem-brane
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Membrane
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 | br | eɪ | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Membrane 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 membrane?
Membrane has 2 syllables, mem-brane. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmem.breɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in membrane?
The first syllable, mem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of membrane?
Membrane has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide membrane into syllables?
By sound, mem.breɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, mem-brane.