How Many Syllables In Moisten?
2syllables
Moisten has 2 syllables, mois-ten. It is a disyllabic word.
moisten
/ˈmɔɪ.sən/ UK /ˈmɔɪ.sən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mois.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɔɪ.sən/
Division By Letters
mois-ten
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Moisten
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 | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | s | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Moisten Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in moisten?
Moisten has 2 syllables, mois-ten. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɔɪ.sən/.
Which syllable is stressed in moisten?
The first syllable, mois, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of moisten?
Moisten has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide moisten into syllables?
By sound, mɔɪ.sən. By letters, as a spelling guide, mois-ten.