How Many Syllables In Meteor?
3syllables
Meteor has 3 syllables, me-te-or. It is a trisyllabic word.
meteor
/ˈmiː.ti.ɔː/ UK /ˈmiː.t̬i.ɔːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, me.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/V
Division By Sound
/miː.ti.ɔː/
Division By Letters
me-te-or
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Meteor
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
Why Meteor Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in meteor?
Meteor has 3 syllables, me-te-or. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmiː.ti.ɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in meteor?
The first syllable, me, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of meteor?
Meteor has the structure CV/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide meteor into syllables?
By sound, miː.ti.ɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, me-te-or.