How Many Syllables In Mattress?
2syllables
Mattress has 2 syllables, matt-ress. It is a disyllabic word.
mattress
/ˈmæt.rəs/ UK /ˈmæt.rəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, matt.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/mæt.rəs/
Division By Letters
matt-ress
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mattress
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 | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Mattress Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mattress?
Mattress has 2 syllables, matt-ress. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæt.rəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in mattress?
The first syllable, matt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mattress?
Mattress has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mattress into syllables?
By sound, mæt.rəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, matt-ress.