How Many Syllables In Motorola?
4syllables
Motorola has 4 syllables, mo-to-ro-la. It is a polysyllabic word.
motorola
/ˌməʊ.təˈrəʊ.lə/ UK /ˌmoʊ.t̬əˈroʊ.lə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ro.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/məʊ.tə.rəʊ.lə/
Division By Letters
mo-to-ro-la
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Motorola
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | m | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Motorola Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Motorola?
Motorola has 4 syllables, mo-to-ro-la. In British English it is transcribed /ˌməʊ.təˈrəʊ.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Motorola?
The third syllable, ro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Motorola?
Motorola has the structure CV/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Motorola into syllables?
By sound, məʊ.tə.rəʊ.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-to-ro-la.