How Many Syllables In Motley?
2syllables
Motley has 2 syllables, mot-ley. It is a disyllabic word.
motley
/ˈmɒt.li/ UK /ˈmɑːt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mot.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/mɒt.li/
Division By Letters
mot-ley
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Motley
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 | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Motley Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in motley?
Motley has 2 syllables, mot-ley. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɒt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in motley?
The first syllable, mot, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of motley?
Motley has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide motley into syllables?
By sound, mɒt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, mot-ley.