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