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