How Many Syllables In Marrakech?
3syllables
Marrakech has 3 syllables, marr-a-kech. It is a trisyllabic word.
marrakech
/ˌmær.əˈkeʃ/ UK /ˈmer.ə.keʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, kech.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/mær.ə.keʃ/
Division By Letters
marr-a-kech
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Marrakech
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 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | k | e | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Marrakech Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Marrakech?
Marrakech has 3 syllables, marr-a-kech. In British English it is transcribed /ˌmær.əˈkeʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Marrakech?
The third syllable, kech, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Marrakech?
Marrakech has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Marrakech into syllables?
By sound, mær.ə.keʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, marr-a-kech.