How Many Syllables In Mozambique?
3syllables
Mozambique has 3 syllables, mo-zam-bique. It is a trisyllabic word.
mozambique
/ˌməʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ UK /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, bique.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/məʊ.zæm.biːk/
Division By Letters
mo-zam-bique
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mozambique
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 | z | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | b | iː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Mozambique Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Mozambique?
Mozambique has 3 syllables, mo-zam-bique. In British English it is transcribed /ˌməʊ.zæmˈbiːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in Mozambique?
The third syllable, bique, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Mozambique?
Mozambique has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Mozambique into syllables?
By sound, məʊ.zæm.biːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, mo-zam-bique.