How Many Syllables In Moreover?
3syllables
Moreover has 3 syllables, mo-reo-ver. It is a trisyllabic word.
moreover
/mɔːˈrəʊ.və/ UK /mɔːrˈoʊ.vɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, reo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/mɔː.rəʊ.və/
Division By Letters
mo-reo-ver
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Moreover
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Moreover Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in moreover?
Moreover has 3 syllables, mo-reo-ver. In British English it is transcribed /mɔːˈrəʊ.və/.
Which syllable is stressed in moreover?
The second syllable, reo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of moreover?
Moreover has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide moreover into syllables?
By sound, mɔː.rəʊ.və. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-reo-ver.