How Many Syllables In Monopoly?
4syllables
Monopoly has 4 syllables, mo-nop-o-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
monopoly
/məˈnɒp.ə.li/ UK /məˈnɑː.pə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nop.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/mə.nɒp.ə.li/
Division By Letters
mo-nop-o-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Monopoly
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | ɒ | p | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Monopoly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in monopoly?
Monopoly has 4 syllables, mo-nop-o-ly. In British English it is transcribed /məˈnɒp.ə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in monopoly?
The second syllable, nop, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of monopoly?
Monopoly has the structure CV/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide monopoly into syllables?
By sound, mə.nɒp.ə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-nop-o-ly.
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