How Many Syllables In Mutilate?
3syllables
Mutilate has 3 syllables, mu-ti-late. It is a trisyllabic word.
mutilate
/ˈmjuː.tɪ.leɪt/ UK /ˈmjuː.t̬ə.leɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mjuː.tɪ.leɪt/
Division By Letters
mu-ti-late
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mutilate
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 | mj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Mutilate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mutilate?
Mutilate has 3 syllables, mu-ti-late. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmjuː.tɪ.leɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in mutilate?
The first syllable, mu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mutilate?
Mutilate has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mutilate into syllables?
By sound, mjuː.tɪ.leɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, mu-ti-late.