How Many Syllables In Marvelous?
3syllables
Marvelous has 3 syllables, mar-ve-lous. It is a trisyllabic word.
marvelous
/ˈmɑː.və.ləs/ UK /ˈmɑːr.və.ləs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɑː.və.ləs/
Division By Letters
mar-ve-lous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Marvelous
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 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Marvelous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in marvelous?
Marvelous has 3 syllables, mar-ve-lous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɑː.və.ləs/.
Which syllable is stressed in marvelous?
The first syllable, mar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of marvelous?
Marvelous has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide marvelous into syllables?
By sound, mɑː.və.ləs. By letters, as a spelling guide, mar-ve-lous.