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