How Many Syllables In Parmesan?
3syllables
Parmesan has 3 syllables, par-me-san. It is a trisyllabic word.
parmesan
/ˌpɑː.mɪˈzæn/ UK /ˈpɑːr.məˌʒɑːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, san.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɑː.mɪ.zæn/
Division By Letters
par-me-san
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Parmesan
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | p | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | z | æ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Parmesan Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in parmesan?
Parmesan has 3 syllables, par-me-san. In British English it is transcribed /ˌpɑː.mɪˈzæn/.
Which syllable is stressed in parmesan?
The third syllable, san, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of parmesan?
Parmesan has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide parmesan into syllables?
By sound, pɑː.mɪ.zæn. By letters, as a spelling guide, par-me-san.