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