How Many Syllables In Multiply?
3syllables
Multiply has 3 syllables, mul-ti-ply. It is a trisyllabic word.
multiply
/ˈmʌl.tɪ.plaɪ/ UK /ˈmʌl.tə.plaɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mul.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/mʌl.tɪ.plaɪ/
Division By Letters
mul-ti-ply
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Multiply
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 | ʌ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | pl | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
Why Multiply Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in multiply?
Multiply has 3 syllables, mul-ti-ply. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmʌl.tɪ.plaɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in multiply?
The first syllable, mul, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of multiply?
Multiply has the structure CVC/CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide multiply into syllables?
By sound, mʌl.tɪ.plaɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mul-ti-ply.