How Many Syllables In Malware?
2syllables
Malware has 2 syllables, mal-ware. It is a disyllabic word.
malware
/ˈmæl.weə/ UK /ˈmæl.wer/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/mæl.weə/
Division By Letters
mal-ware
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Malware
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 | w | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Malware 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 malware?
Malware has 2 syllables, mal-ware. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæl.weə/.
Which syllable is stressed in malware?
The first syllable, mal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of malware?
Malware has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide malware into syllables?
By sound, mæl.weə. By letters, as a spelling guide, mal-ware.