How Many Syllables In Mathematics?
4syllables
Mathematics has 4 syllables, math-e-mat-ics. It is a polysyllabic word.
mathematics
/ˌmæθ.əˈmæt.ɪks/ UK /ˌmæθ.əˈmæt.ɪks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, mat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/mæθ.ə.mæt.ɪks/
Division By Letters
math-e-mat-ics
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mathematics
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | m | æ | θ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | m | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | ks | VCC | closed |
Why Mathematics Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /θ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mathematics?
Mathematics has 4 syllables, math-e-mat-ics. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmæθ.əˈmæt.ɪks/.
Which syllable is stressed in mathematics?
The third syllable, mat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mathematics?
Mathematics has the structure CVC/V/CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mathematics into syllables?
By sound, mæθ.ə.mæt.ɪks. By letters, as a spelling guide, math-e-mat-ics.