How Many Syllables In Manpower?
3syllables
Manpower has 3 syllables, man-pow-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
manpower
/ˈmæn.paʊ.ə/ UK /ˈmæn.paʊ.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, man.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/V
Division By Sound
/mæn.paʊ.ə/
Division By Letters
man-pow-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Manpower
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | aʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Manpower Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in manpower?
Manpower has 3 syllables, man-pow-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæn.paʊ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in manpower?
The first syllable, man, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of manpower?
Manpower has the structure CVC/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide manpower into syllables?
By sound, mæn.paʊ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, man-pow-er.