How Many Syllables In Williams?
2syllables
Williams has 2 syllables, will-iams. It is a disyllabic word.
williams
/ˈwɪl.jəmz/ UK /ˈwɪl.jəmz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, will.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/wɪl.jəmz/
Division By Letters
will-iams
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Williams
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 | mz | CVCC | closed |
Why Williams 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 Williams?
Williams has 2 syllables, will-iams. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɪl.jəmz/.
Which syllable is stressed in Williams?
The first syllable, will, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Williams?
Williams has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Williams into syllables?
By sound, wɪl.jəmz. By letters, as a spelling guide, will-iams.