How Many Syllables In Microsoft?
3syllables
Microsoft has 3 syllables, mi-cro-soft. It is a trisyllabic word.
microsoft
/ˈmaɪ.krə.sɒft/ UK /ˈmaɪ.krə.sɑːft/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/maɪ.krə.sɒft/
Division By Letters
mi-cro-soft
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Microsoft
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | kr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | s | ɒ | ft | CVCC | closed |
Why Microsoft Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Microsoft?
Microsoft has 3 syllables, mi-cro-soft. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmaɪ.krə.sɒft/.
Which syllable is stressed in Microsoft?
The first syllable, mi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Microsoft?
Microsoft has the structure CV/CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Microsoft into syllables?
By sound, maɪ.krə.sɒft. By letters, as a spelling guide, mi-cro-soft.