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