How Many Syllables In Malice?
2syllables
Malice has 2 syllables, mal-ice. It is a disyllabic word.
malice
/ˈmæl.əs/ UK /ˈmæl.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mæl.əs/
Division By Letters
mal-ice
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Malice
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 | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Malice Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in malice?
Malice has 2 syllables, mal-ice. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæl.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in malice?
The first syllable, mal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of malice?
Malice has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide malice into syllables?
By sound, mæl.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, mal-ice.