How Many Syllables In Mobile?
2syllables
Mobile has 2 syllables, mo-bile. It is a disyllabic word.
mobile
/ˈməʊ.baɪl/ UK /ˈmoʊ.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/məʊ.baɪl/
Division By Letters
mo-bile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mobile
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | aɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Mobile Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mobile?
Mobile has 2 syllables, mo-bile. In British English it is transcribed /ˈməʊ.baɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in mobile?
The first syllable, mo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mobile?
Mobile has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mobile into syllables?
By sound, məʊ.baɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-bile.