How Many Syllables In Statement?
2syllables
Statement has 2 syllables, state-ment. It is a disyllabic word.
statement
/ˈsteɪt.mənt/ UK /ˈsteɪt.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, state.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/steɪt.mənt/
Division By Letters
state-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Statement
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 | st | eɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Statement 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 statement?
Statement has 2 syllables, state-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsteɪt.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in statement?
The first syllable, state, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of statement?
Statement has the structure CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide statement into syllables?
By sound, steɪt.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, state-ment.