How Many Syllables In Puma?
2syllables
Puma has 2 syllables, pu-ma. It is a disyllabic word.
puma
/ˈpjuː.mə/ UK /ˈpuː.mə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/pjuː.mə/
Division By Letters
pu-ma
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Puma
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 | pj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Puma Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Puma?
Puma has 2 syllables, pu-ma. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpjuː.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Puma?
The first syllable, pu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Puma?
Puma has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Puma into syllables?
By sound, pjuː.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pu-ma.