How Many Syllables In Muslim?
2syllables
Muslim has 2 syllables, mus-lim. It is a disyllabic word.
muslim
/ˈmʊz.lɪm/ UK /ˈmʌz.ləm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mus.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mʊz.lɪm/
Division By Letters
mus-lim
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Muslim
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 | ʊ | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Muslim Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʊ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Muslim?
Muslim has 2 syllables, mus-lim. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmʊz.lɪm/.
Which syllable is stressed in Muslim?
The first syllable, mus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Muslim?
Muslim has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Muslim into syllables?
By sound, mʊz.lɪm. By letters, as a spelling guide, mus-lim.