How Many Syllables In Phantom?
2syllables
Phantom has 2 syllables, phan-tom. It is a disyllabic word.
phantom
/ˈfæn.təm/ UK /ˈfæn.t̬əm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, phan.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/fæn.təm/
Division By Letters
phan-tom
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Phantom
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 | f | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Phantom Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in phantom?
Phantom has 2 syllables, phan-tom. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfæn.təm/.
Which syllable is stressed in phantom?
The first syllable, phan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of phantom?
Phantom has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide phantom into syllables?
By sound, fæn.təm. By letters, as a spelling guide, phan-tom.