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