How Many Syllables In Married?
2syllables
Married has 2 syllables, marr-ied. It is a disyllabic word.
married
/ˈmær.ɪd/ UK /ˈmer.ɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, marr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mær.ɪd/
Division By Letters
marr-ied
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Married
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 | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | d | VC | closed |
Why Married Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in married?
Married has 2 syllables, marr-ied. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmær.ɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in married?
The first syllable, marr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of married?
Married has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide married into syllables?
By sound, mær.ɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, marr-ied.