How Many Syllables In Mandamus?
3syllables
Mandamus has 3 syllables, man-da-mus. It is a trisyllabic word.
mandamus
/mænˈdeɪ.məs/ UK /mænˈdeɪ.məs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, da.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mæn.deɪ.məs/
Division By Letters
man-da-mus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mandamus
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 | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | d | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Mandamus Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mandamus?
Mandamus has 3 syllables, man-da-mus. In British English it is transcribed /mænˈdeɪ.məs/.
Which syllable is stressed in mandamus?
The second syllable, da, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mandamus?
Mandamus has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mandamus into syllables?
By sound, mæn.deɪ.məs. By letters, as a spelling guide, man-da-mus.