How Many Syllables In Myriad?
3syllables
Myriad has 3 syllables, myr-i-ad. It is a trisyllabic word.
myriad
/ˈmɪr.i.əd/ UK /ˈmɪr.i.əd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, myr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/VC
Division By Sound
/mɪr.i.əd/
Division By Letters
myr-i-ad
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Myriad
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 | ɪ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | ə | d | VC | closed |
Why Myriad Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in myriad?
Myriad has 3 syllables, myr-i-ad. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɪr.i.əd/.
Which syllable is stressed in myriad?
The first syllable, myr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of myriad?
Myriad has the structure CVC/V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide myriad into syllables?
By sound, mɪr.i.əd. By letters, as a spelling guide, myr-i-ad.