How Many Syllables In Freemason?
3syllables
Freemason has 3 syllables, free-ma-son. It is a trisyllabic word.
freemason
/ˈfriː.meɪ.sən/ UK /ˈfriː.meɪ.sən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, free.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/friː.meɪ.sən/
Division By Letters
free-ma-son
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Freemason
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 | fr | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | m | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | s | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Freemason Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in freemason?
Freemason has 3 syllables, free-ma-son. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfriː.meɪ.sən/.
Which syllable is stressed in freemason?
The first syllable, free, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of freemason?
Freemason has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide freemason into syllables?
By sound, friː.meɪ.sən. By letters, as a spelling guide, free-ma-son.