How Many Syllables In Massacre?
3syllables
Massacre has 3 syllables, mæs-ə-kə. It is a trisyllabic word.
mæsəkə
/ˈmæs.ə.kə/ UK /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mæs.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/mæs.ə.kə/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Massacre
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 | æ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Massacre Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in massacre?
Massacre has 3 syllables, mæs-ə-kə. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæs.ə.kə/.
Which syllable is stressed in massacre?
The first syllable, mæs, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of massacre?
Massacre has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide massacre into syllables?
By sound, mæs.ə.kə. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.