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