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