How Many Syllables In Molecule?
3syllables
Molecule has 3 syllables, mol-e-cule. It is a trisyllabic word.
molecule
/ˈmɒl.ɪ.kjuːl/ UK /ˈmɑː.lɪ.kjuːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mol.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/mɒl.ɪ.kjuːl/
Division By Letters
mol-e-cule
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Molecule
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 | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | kj | uː | l | CCVC | closed |
Why Molecule Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in molecule?
Molecule has 3 syllables, mol-e-cule. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɒl.ɪ.kjuːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in molecule?
The first syllable, mol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of molecule?
Molecule has the structure CVC/V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide molecule into syllables?
By sound, mɒl.ɪ.kjuːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mol-e-cule.