How Many Syllables In Dormitory?
3syllables
Dormitory has 3 syllables, dor-mito-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
dormitory
/ˈdɔː.mɪ.tri/ UK /ˈdɔːr.məˌtɔːr.i/ US
Dormitory can also be said with 4 syllables (US /ˈdɔːr.məˌtɔːr.i/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/dɔː.mɪ.tri/
Division By Letters
dor-mito-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dormitory
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 | d | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | tr | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Dormitory Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dormitory?
Dormitory has 3 syllables, dor-mito-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɔː.mɪ.tri/.
Which syllable is stressed in dormitory?
The first syllable, dor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dormitory?
Dormitory has the structure CV/CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dormitory into syllables?
By sound, dɔː.mɪ.tri. By letters, as a spelling guide, dor-mito-ry.