How Many Syllables In Memoir?
2syllables
Memoir has 2 syllables, me-moir. It is a disyllabic word.
memoir
/ˈmem.wɑː/ UK /ˈmem.wɑːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, me.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/mem.wɑː/
Division By Letters
me-moir
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Memoir
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 | w | ɑː | – | CV | open |
Why Memoir 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 memoir?
Memoir has 2 syllables, me-moir. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmem.wɑː/.
Which syllable is stressed in memoir?
The first syllable, me, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of memoir?
Memoir has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide memoir into syllables?
By sound, mem.wɑː. By letters, as a spelling guide, me-moir.