How Many Syllables In Sample?
2syllables
Sample has 2 syllables, sam-ple. It is a disyllabic word.
sample
/ˈsɑːm.pəl/ UK /ˈsæm.pəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sam.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/sɑːm.pəl/
Division By Letters
sam-ple
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sample
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 | s | ɑː | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Sample Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sample?
Sample has 2 syllables, sam-ple. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɑːm.pəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in sample?
The first syllable, sam, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of sample?
Sample has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide sample into syllables?
By sound, sɑːm.pəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, sam-ple.