How Many Syllables In Morass?
2syllables
Morass has 2 syllables, mo-rass. It is a disyllabic word.
morass
/məˈræs/ UK /məˈræs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rass.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mə.ræs/
Division By Letters
mo-rass
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Morass
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 | r | æ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Morass Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in morass?
Morass has 2 syllables, mo-rass. In British English it is transcribed /məˈræs/.
Which syllable is stressed in morass?
The second syllable, rass, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of morass?
Morass has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide morass into syllables?
By sound, mə.ræs. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-rass.