How Many Syllables In William?
2syllables
William has 2 syllables, will-iam. It is a disyllabic word.
william
/ˈwɪl.jəm/ UK /ˈwɪl.jəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, will.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/wɪl.jəm/
Division By Letters
will-iam
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of William
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 | w | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why William Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in William?
William has 2 syllables, will-iam. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɪl.jəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in William?
The first syllable, will, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of William?
William has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide William into syllables?
By sound, wɪl.jəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, will-iam.