How Many Syllables In Amoral?
3syllables
Amoral has 3 syllables, a-mor-al. It is a trisyllabic word.
amoral
/eɪˈmɒr.əl/ UK /eɪˈmɔːr.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mor.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/eɪ.mɒr.əl/
Division By Letters
a-mor-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Amoral
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɒ | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Amoral Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in amoral?
Amoral has 3 syllables, a-mor-al. In British English it is transcribed /eɪˈmɒr.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in amoral?
The second syllable, mor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of amoral?
Amoral has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide amoral into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.mɒr.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-mor-al.