How Many Syllables In Mackerel?
3syllables
Mackerel has 3 syllables, mack-e-rel. It is a trisyllabic word.
mackerel
/ˈmæk.ə.rəl/ UK /ˈmæk.ə.rəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mack.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/mæk.ə.rəl/
Division By Letters
mack-e-rel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mackerel
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 | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | r | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Mackerel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mackerel?
Mackerel has 3 syllables, mack-e-rel. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæk.ə.rəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in mackerel?
The first syllable, mack, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mackerel?
Mackerel has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mackerel into syllables?
By sound, mæk.ə.rəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, mack-e-rel.