How Many Syllables In Marinade?
3syllables
Marinade has 3 syllables, ma-ri-nade. It is a trisyllabic word.
marinade
/ˈmɑː.rɪ.neɪd/ UK /ˈmɑː.rɪ.neɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɑː.rɪ.neɪd/
Division By Letters
ma-ri-nade
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Marinade
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | eɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Marinade Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in marinade?
Marinade has 3 syllables, ma-ri-nade. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɑː.rɪ.neɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in marinade?
The first syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of marinade?
Marinade has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide marinade into syllables?
By sound, mɑː.rɪ.neɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, ma-ri-nade.