How Many Syllables In Memorial?
4syllables
Memorial has 4 syllables, me-mo-ri-al. It is a polysyllabic word.
memorial
/məˈmɔː.ri.əl/ UK /məˈmɔːr.i.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/mə.mɔː.ri.əl/
Division By Letters
me-mo-ri-al
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Memorial
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Memorial Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in memorial?
Memorial has 4 syllables, me-mo-ri-al. In British English it is transcribed /məˈmɔː.ri.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in memorial?
The second syllable, mo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of memorial?
Memorial has the structure CV/CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide memorial into syllables?
By sound, mə.mɔː.ri.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, me-mo-ri-al.