How Many Syllables In Marionette?
4syllables
Marionette has 4 syllables, mar-i-o-nette. It is a polysyllabic word.
marionette
/ˌmær.i.əˈnet/ UK /ˌmer.i.əˈnet/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, nette.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/mær.i.ə.net/
Division By Letters
mar-i-o-nette
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Marionette
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | m | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 primary stress | n | e | t | CVC | closed |
Why Marionette Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in marionette?
Marionette has 4 syllables, mar-i-o-nette. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmær.i.əˈnet/.
Which syllable is stressed in marionette?
The fourth syllable, nette, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of marionette?
Marionette has the structure CVC/V/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide marionette into syllables?
By sound, mær.i.ə.net. By letters, as a spelling guide, mar-i-o-nette.