How Many Syllables In Postmodern?
3syllables
Postmodern has 3 syllables, post-mod-ern. It is a trisyllabic word.
postmodern
/ˌpəʊstˈmɒd.ən/ UK /ˌpoʊstˈmɑː.dɚn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mod.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/pəʊst.mɒd.ən/
Division By Letters
post-mod-ern
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Postmodern
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 | əʊ | st | CVCC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɒ | d | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Postmodern Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in postmodern?
Postmodern has 3 syllables, post-mod-ern. In British English it is transcribed /ˌpəʊstˈmɒd.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in postmodern?
The second syllable, mod, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of postmodern?
Postmodern has the structure CVCC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide postmodern into syllables?
By sound, pəʊst.mɒd.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, post-mod-ern.