How Many Syllables In Mahogany?
4syllables
Mahogany has 4 syllables, ma-hog-a-ny. It is a polysyllabic word.
mahogany
/məˈhɒɡ.ə.ni/ UK /məˈhɑː.ɡə.ni/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, hog.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/mə.hɒɡ.ə.ni/
Division By Letters
ma-hog-a-ny
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mahogany
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 | h | ɒ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | n | i | – | CV | open |
Why Mahogany Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mahogany?
Mahogany has 4 syllables, ma-hog-a-ny. In British English it is transcribed /məˈhɒɡ.ə.ni/.
Which syllable is stressed in mahogany?
The second syllable, hog, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mahogany?
Mahogany has the structure CV/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mahogany into syllables?
By sound, mə.hɒɡ.ə.ni. By letters, as a spelling guide, ma-hog-a-ny.
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