How Many Syllables In Mohammed?
3syllables
Mohammed has 3 syllables, mo-hamm-ed. It is a trisyllabic word.
mohammed
/məˈhæm.ɪd/ UK /moʊˈhæm.əd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, hamm.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mə.hæm.ɪd/
Division By Letters
mo-hamm-ed
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mohammed
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | h | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | d | VC | closed |
Why Mohammed Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /məˈhæm.ɪd/ | /moʊˈhæm.əd/ | 3 |
| Also | /mʊˈhæm.ɪd/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Mohammed?
Mohammed has 3 syllables, mo-hamm-ed. In British English it is transcribed /məˈhæm.ɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in Mohammed?
The second syllable, hamm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Mohammed?
Mohammed has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Mohammed into syllables?
By sound, mə.hæm.ɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-hamm-ed.