How Many Syllables In Matthew?
2syllables
Matthew has 2 syllables, matth-ew. It is a disyllabic word.
matthew
/ˈmæθ.juː/ UK /ˈmæθ.juː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, matth.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/mæθ.juː/
Division By Letters
matth-ew
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Matthew
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 | θ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Matthew Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /θ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Matthew?
Matthew has 2 syllables, matth-ew. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæθ.juː/.
Which syllable is stressed in Matthew?
The first syllable, matth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Matthew?
Matthew has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Matthew into syllables?
By sound, mæθ.juː. By letters, as a spelling guide, matth-ew.