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