How Many Syllables In Polymath?
3syllables
Polymath has 3 syllables, pol-y-math. It is a trisyllabic word.
polymath
/ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/ UK /ˈpɑː.li.mæθ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pol.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɒl.i.mæθ/
Division By Letters
pol-y-math
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Polymath
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 | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | æ | θ | CVC | closed |
Why Polymath Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in polymath?
Polymath has 3 syllables, pol-y-math. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/.
Which syllable is stressed in polymath?
The first syllable, pol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of polymath?
Polymath has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide polymath into syllables?
By sound, pɒl.i.mæθ. By letters, as a spelling guide, pol-y-math.