How Many Syllables In Malaise?
2syllables
Malaise has 2 syllables, ma-laise. It is a disyllabic word.
malaise
/mæˈleɪz/ UK /mæˈleɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, laise.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mæ.leɪz/
Division By Letters
ma-laise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Malaise
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 | æ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | eɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Malaise Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in malaise?
Malaise has 2 syllables, ma-laise. In British English it is transcribed /mæˈleɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in malaise?
The second syllable, laise, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of malaise?
Malaise has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide malaise into syllables?
By sound, mæ.leɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, ma-laise.