How Many Syllables In Martyr?
2syllables
Martyr has 2 syllables, mar-tyr. It is a disyllabic word.
martyr
/ˈmɑː.tə/ UK /ˈmɑːr.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/mɑː.tə/
Division By Letters
mar-tyr
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Martyr
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 | m | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Martyr Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in martyr?
Martyr has 2 syllables, mar-tyr. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɑː.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in martyr?
The first syllable, mar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of martyr?
Martyr has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide martyr into syllables?
By sound, mɑː.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, mar-tyr.