How Many Syllables In Motive?
2syllables
Motive has 2 syllables, mo-tive. It is a disyllabic word.
motive
/ˈməʊ.tɪv/ UK /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/məʊ.tɪv/
Division By Letters
mo-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Motive
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Motive 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 motive?
Motive has 2 syllables, mo-tive. In British English it is transcribed /ˈməʊ.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in motive?
The first syllable, mo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of motive?
Motive has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide motive into syllables?
By sound, məʊ.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-tive.