How Many Syllables In Trauma?
2syllables
Trauma has 2 syllables, trau-ma. It is a disyllabic word.
trauma
/ˈtrɔː.mə/ UK /ˈtraʊ.mə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, trau.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/trɔː.mə/
Division By Letters
trau-ma
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Trauma
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 | tr | ɔː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Trauma 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 trauma?
Trauma has 2 syllables, trau-ma. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtrɔː.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in trauma?
The first syllable, trau, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of trauma?
Trauma has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide trauma into syllables?
By sound, trɔː.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, trau-ma.