How Many Syllables In Moustache?
2syllables
Moustache has 2 syllables, mou-stache. It is a disyllabic word.
moustache
/məˈstɑːʃ/ UK /ˈmʌs.tæʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stache.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/mə.stɑːʃ/
Division By Letters
mou-stache
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Moustache
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | st | ɑː | ʃ | CCVC | closed |
Why Moustache Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in moustache?
Moustache has 2 syllables, mou-stache. In British English it is transcribed /məˈstɑːʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in moustache?
The second syllable, stache, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of moustache?
Moustache has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide moustache into syllables?
By sound, mə.stɑːʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mou-stache.