How Many Syllables In Morocco?
3syllables
Morocco has 3 syllables, mo-rocc-o. It is a trisyllabic word.
morocco
/məˈrɒk.əʊ/ UK /məˈrɑː.koʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rocc.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/mə.rɒk.əʊ/
Division By Letters
mo-rocc-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Morocco
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 | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Morocco Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Morocco?
Morocco has 3 syllables, mo-rocc-o. In British English it is transcribed /məˈrɒk.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Morocco?
The second syllable, rocc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Morocco?
Morocco has the structure CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Morocco into syllables?
By sound, mə.rɒk.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-rocc-o.