How Many Syllables In Military?
3syllables
Military has 3 syllables, milit-a-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
military
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tri/ UK /ˈmɪl.əˌter.i/ US
Military can also be said with 4 syllables (US /ˈmɪl.əˌter.i/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, milit.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCV
Division By Sound
/mɪl.ɪ.tri/
Division By Letters
milit-a-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Military
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 | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | tr | i | – | CCV | open |
Why Military Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in military?
Military has 3 syllables, milit-a-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tri/.
Which syllable is stressed in military?
The first syllable, milit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of military?
Military has the structure CVC/V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide military into syllables?
By sound, mɪl.ɪ.tri. By letters, as a spelling guide, milit-a-ry.