How Many Syllables In Mountain?
2syllables
Mountain has 2 syllables, moun-tain. It is a disyllabic word.
mountain
/ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ UK /ˈmaʊn.t̬ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, moun.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/maʊn.tɪn/
Division By Letters
moun-tain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mountain
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 | aʊ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Mountain Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ | /ˈmaʊn.t̬ən/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈmaʊn.tən/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mountain?
Mountain has 2 syllables, moun-tain. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in mountain?
The first syllable, moun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mountain?
Mountain has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mountain into syllables?
By sound, maʊn.tɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, moun-tain.