How Many Syllables In Monody?
3syllables
Monody has 3 syllables, mon-o-dy. It is a trisyllabic word.
monody
/ˈmɒn.ə.di/ UK /ˈmɑː.nə.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mon.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/mɒn.ə.di/
Division By Letters
mon-o-dy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Monody
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 | d | i | – | CV | open |
Why Monody Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in monody?
Monody has 3 syllables, mon-o-dy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɒn.ə.di/.
Which syllable is stressed in monody?
The first syllable, mon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of monody?
Monody has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide monody into syllables?
By sound, mɒn.ə.di. By letters, as a spelling guide, mon-o-dy.