How Many Syllables In Mammalian?
4syllables
Mammalian has 4 syllables, ma-mma-li-an. It is a polysyllabic word.
mammalian
/məˈmeɪ.li.ən/ UK /məˈmeɪ.li.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mma.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/mə.meɪ.li.ən/
Division By Letters
ma-mma-li-an
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mammalian
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Mammalian Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mammalian?
Mammalian has 4 syllables, ma-mma-li-an. In British English it is transcribed /məˈmeɪ.li.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in mammalian?
The second syllable, mma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mammalian?
Mammalian has the structure CV/CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mammalian into syllables?
By sound, mə.meɪ.li.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ma-mma-li-an.