How Many Syllables In Transmit?
2syllables
Transmit has 2 syllables, trans-mit. It is a disyllabic word.
transmit
/trænzˈmɪt/ UK /trænzˈmɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mit.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/trænz.mɪt/
Division By Letters
trans-mit
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Transmit
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | æ | nz | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Transmit 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 transmit?
Transmit has 2 syllables, trans-mit. In British English it is transcribed /trænzˈmɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in transmit?
The second syllable, mit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of transmit?
Transmit has the structure CCVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide transmit into syllables?
By sound, trænz.mɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, trans-mit.