How Many Syllables In Myself?
2syllables
Myself has 2 syllables, my-self. It is a disyllabic word.
myself
/maɪˈself/ UK /maɪˈself/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, self.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/maɪ.self/
Division By Letters
my-self
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Myself
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | lf | CVCC | closed |
Why Myself Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in myself?
Myself has 2 syllables, my-self. In British English it is transcribed /maɪˈself/.
Which syllable is stressed in myself?
The second syllable, self, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of myself?
Myself has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide myself into syllables?
By sound, maɪ.self. By letters, as a spelling guide, my-self.