How Many Syllables In Movement?
2syllables
Movement has 2 syllables, move-ment. It is a disyllabic word.
movement
/ˈmuːv.mənt/ UK /ˈmuːv.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, move.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/muːv.mənt/
Division By Letters
move-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Movement
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 | uː | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Movement Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in movement?
Movement has 2 syllables, move-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmuːv.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in movement?
The first syllable, move, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of movement?
Movement has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide movement into syllables?
By sound, muːv.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, move-ment.